warning light MITSUBISHI ASX 2012 (in English) Owner's Guide

This makes it safer if the jack slips out of po-
sition.
To change a tyre
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1. If a wheel cover is installed, first remove the
cover. (Refer to “Wheel covers”.)
Then loosen the wheel nuts a quarter turn
with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove
the wheel nuts yet. 2. Place
the jack under one of the jacking
points (A) shown in the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tyre you wish to
change.
WARNING
l Set
the jack only at the positions shown
here. If the jack is set at a wrong position,
it could dent your vehicle or the jack
might fall over and cause personal injury.
l Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-
face.
Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause
personal injury. Always use the jack on a
flat, hard surface.
Before setting the jack, make sure there
are no sand or pebbles under the jack base. 3. Rotate
the jack by hand until the flange por-
tion (B) fits in the groove (C) at the top of
the jack. 4. Insert
the jack bar (D) into the wheel nut
wrench (E).
Then put the end of the jack bar into the
shaft’s jack end, as shown in the illustration.
Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until the
tyre is raised slightly off the ground surface. For emergencies
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WARNING
l Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the
tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any higher.
l Do not get under your vehicle while using
the jack.
l Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it
sitting on the jack for a long time. Both
are very dangerous.
l Do not use a jack except the one that
came with your vehicle.
l The jack should not be used for any pur-
pose other than to change a tyre.
l No one should be in your vehicle when us-
ing the jack.
l Do not start or run the engine while your
vehicle is on the jack.
l Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres
still on the ground could turn and make
your vehicle fall off the jack.
5. Remove
the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench, then take the wheel off. CAUTION
l
Handle
the wheel carefully when chang-
ing the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
6. Clean
out any mud, etc. on the hub surface (F), hub bolts (G) or in the installation holes
(H) in the wheel, and then mount the spare
tyre. WARNING
l Be
sure to position the tyres the correct
way when putting them on the vehicle.
The valves should be on the outer side of
the vehicle. If the valve (I) cannot be seen,
the tyre has been mounted the wrong way
around.
If tyres are mounted the wrong way
around it could have a negative effect on
the vehicle and cause an accident. 7. Turn
the wheel nuts clockwise by hand to in-
itially tighten them.

[Vehicle with the tapered nuts]
Initially tighten the wheel nuts until the ta-
pered part (A) of the nuts lightly touches the
wheel hole seats (B) enough to keep the tyre
from wobbling. [Vehicle with the flange nuts]
•
Aluminium wheelInitially tighten the wheel nuts until
the wheel nut flange area (C) touches For emergencies
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NOTE
l If
this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
l Do not press down the bonnet hard with a
hand as it may damage the bonnet.
l For vehicles equipped with the security
alarm system, if you drive with the bonnet
left open, warning display is displayed on the
information screen in the multi-information
display.
Type 1 Type 2 Engine oil
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To check and refill engine oil
Petrol-powered vehicles
1600 models
MAX. MIN.
1800, 2000 models
MAX. MIN. Diesel-powered vehicles
MAX. MIN.
The engine oil used has a significant effect on the
engine’s

performance, service life and startability.
Be sure to use oil of the recommended quality and
appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during
normal operation. Therefore, it is important to
check the oil level at regular intervals or before start-
ing a long trip. 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a cleancloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level, which should always be within the range in-
dicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified limit, re- move the cap located on the cylinder head
cover and add enough oil to raise the level to
within the specified range. Do not overfill to
avoid engine damage. Be sure to use the speci-
fied engine oil and do not mix various types
of oil. Maintenance
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NOTE
l Use
of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical assem-
bly. Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A
transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is located in
the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept be-
tween the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when meas-
ured while the engine is cold.
FULL
LOW To add coolant
The

cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly the loss of coolant should be very slight. A no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age. If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on
the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move the radiator cap (B) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck. WARNING
l Do
not open the radiator cap (B) while
the engine is hot. The coolant system is un-
der pressure and any hot coolant escap-
ing could cause severe burns.
Anti-freeze
The
engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. Some parts of the engine are cast
aluminium alloy, and periodic changing of the en-
gine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of
these parts.

Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOL-
ANT PREMIUM” or equivalent*.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate cool-
ant with long life hybrid organic acid technology
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excellent pro-
tection against corrosion and rust formation of all
metals including aluminium and can avoid block-
ages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine
block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion
agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain
water even in summer. The required concentration
of anti-freeze differs depending on the expected am-
bient temperature.

Above - 35 °C: 50 % concentration of anti-freeze
Below - 35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti-freeze Maintenance
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CAUTION
l
Do not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l Do not use water to adjust the concentra-
tion of coolant.
l Concentrations exceeding 60 % will re-
sult in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protec-
tive and anti-freeze qualities of the cool-
ant and has a lower boiling point. It can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation.
During cold weather
If
the temperatures in your area drop below freez-
ing, there is the danger that the coolant in the en-
gine or radiator could freeze and cause severe dam-
age to the engine and/or radiator. Add a sufficient
amount of anti-freeze to the coolant to prevent it
from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before the
start of cold weather and anti-freeze added to the
system if necessary. Washer fluid
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Open

the washer fluid reservoir cap and check the
level of washer fluid with the dipstick.
If the level is low, replenish the container with wash-
er fluid.
EMPTY
FULL NOTE
l The

washer fluid container serves the wind-
screen, rear window and headlamps (if so
equipped).
During cold weather
To ensure proper operation of the washers at low
temperatures, use a fluid containing an anti-freez-
ing agent. Brake fluid/Clutch fluid*
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The

brake fluid and the clutch fluid share the reser-
voir tank.
To check the fluid level
The fluid level must be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” marks on the reservoir. The fluid level is monitored by a float. When the
fluid

level falls below the “MIN” mark, the brake
fluid warning lamp lights up.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake
pads, but this does not indicate any abnormality.

The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked
when doing other work under the bonnet. The
brake system should also be checked for leakage at
the same time.
If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of
time, it indicates leaks from the brake system.
If this occurs, we recommend you to have the vehi-
cle checked. Maintenance
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No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
6 Door locks 20 A
7 Radio 15 A
8 Control unit relay 7.5 A
9 Interior lamps
(Room lamps) 15 A
10 Hazard warning
flasher 15 A
11 Rear window wiper 15 A
12 Instruments 7.5 A
13 Cigarette lighter/
Accessory socket 15 A
14 Ignition switch 10 A
15 Sunroof 20 A
16 Outside rear-view
mirrors 10 A
17 4-wheel drive sys-
tem 10 A
18 Reversing lamps
(Backup lamps) 7.5 A
19 Accessory socket 15 A
20 Electric window
control 30 A
*1
21 Rear window de-
mister 30 A
*1
*1 : Fusible link No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
22 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
23 Passenger’s power
seat 25 (20) A
24 Driver’s power seat 25 (20) A
25 Heated seat 30 A
*1 : Fusible link l
Some fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse. Engine compartment fuse location table
Engine compartment fuse location
Behind of the fuse block cover
No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
1 Front fog lamps 15 A
2 Engine 7.5 A
3 Automatic trans-
mission 20 A
4 Horn 10 A
*1 : Fusible link Maintenance
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4-wheel drive operation 4-32
AAccessory (Installation) 04
Accessory socket 5-61
Active stability control (ASC)
4-42
Additional equipment 8-17
Air conditioning 5-03 Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing 5-09
Air purifier 5-10
Airbag 2-24
Antenna 5-39
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 4-39 Display 4-39
Warning lamp 4-39
Ashtray 5-60
Assist grips 5-70
Audio 5-10 Error codes 5-35
External audio input function 5-32
Handling of compact discs 5-38
Steering wheel audio remote control
switches 5-33
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system 4-18
Automatic transmission Fluid 9-15
Selector lever operation 4-25
Selector lever position 4-26
Sports mode 4-27
BBattery 8-08
Charge warning lamp 3-41 Discharged battery (Emergency starting) 6-02
Disposal information for used batteries

06
Specification 9-12
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface 5-41
Bonnet 8-03
Bottle holder 5-69
Brake assist system 4-37
Brake Anti-lock brake 4-39
Braking 4-35
Fluid 8-07,9-15
Parking brake 4-06
Bulb capacity 8-24
C Capacities 9-15
Card holder 5-59,5-66
Cargo loads 4-55
Catalytic converter

8-02
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles 4-34
Central door locks 1-22
Charge warning lamp 3-41
Chassis number 9-02
Check engine warning lamp 3-40
Child restraint 2-15
Child-protection rear doors 1-26
Cigarette lighter 5-60
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle 7-03
Interior of your vehicle 7-02
Clock 5-39
Clutch Fluid 8-07
Coat hook 5-70
Combination headlamps and dipper switch 3-44
Coolant (engine) 8-06,9-15
Cruise control 4-44 Cup holder 5-68
D Daytime running lamps
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-30
Demister (rear window) 3-56
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) 4-16
Dimensions 9-04
Dipper (High/Low beam change) 3-46
Doors Central door locks 1-22
Child-protection 1-26
Dead Lock System 1-23
Lock and unlock 1-21
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-02
E Economical driving 4-02
Electric power steering system (EPS)

4-41
Electric window control 1-34
Electrical system 9-12
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem) 1-03
Electronically controlled 4WD system 4-30
Emergency starting 6-02
Emergency stop signal system 4-38
Engine specifications 9-10
Engine switch 1-12
Engine Coolant 8-06,9-15
Number 9-02
Oil 8-04
Oil and filter 9-15
Overheating 6-04
Specifications 9-10 Alphabetical index
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