air condition MITSUBISHI ASX 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

1. Digital clock* p. 5-39
Audio system* p. 5-10
MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System*
2.
Centre ventilators p. 5-02
3. Key slot* p. 1-17
4. Side ventilators p. 5-02
5. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 2-26 Glove box p. 5-65
6. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-49
7. Rear window demister switch p. 3-56
8. Accessory socket* p. 5-61 Cigarette lighter* p. 5-60
9. Gearshift or selector lever p. 4-22, 4-25
10. Parking brake lever p. 4-06
11. Cup holder p. 5-68
12. Drive mode selector* p. 4-30
13. Ashtray* p. 5-60
14. Air conditioning* p. 5-03
15. Fuel tank filler door release lever p. 03
16. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
17. Fuse box p. 8-18
18. Multi-information meter switch p. 3-05 OverviewLHD12
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1. Centre ventilators p. 5-02
2.
Digital clock* p. 5-39Audio system* p. 5-10
MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System*
3. Multi-information meter switch p. 3-05
4. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
5. Accessory socket p. 5-61
6. Parking brake lever p. 4-06
7. Fuel tank filler door release lever p. 03
8. Cup holder p. 5-68
9. Drive mode selector* p. 4-30
10. Gearshift lever p. 4-22
11. Air conditioning* p. 5-03
12. Rear window demister switch p. 3-56
13. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 2-26 Glove box p. 5-65
Fuse box p. 8-18
14. Side ventilators p. 5-02
15. Key slot* p. 1-17
16. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-49 OverviewRHD1 2
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2. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
Vehicles with 5M/T Vehicles with 6M/T 3. Release the clutch pedal.
4.
The

“ ” display/indicator will turn on and
the engine will stop automatically. Auto go
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in

the “N” (Neutral) position. The “ ” display/indi-
cator

turns off and the engine restarts automatically. System characteristics
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The principle of the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) sys-
tem

is that it adapts to the vehicle’s needs (i.e. ener-
gy supply). This means that in certain circumstan-
ces the engine will not stop and in other circumstan-
ces the engine will restart by itself.
Circumstances when the engine will restart by itself E00202400027
l The
interior temperature rises and the air con-
ditioning starts operating in order to lower
the temperature.
l Electric power consumption is high.
l The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. l
Vehicle
speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher
when coasting on a slope.
l Mode selection dial is set to the demister po-
sition.
l When the air conditioning is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.
l When the preset temperature of the air condi-
tioning is changed significantly.
l When the air conditioning is operated in AU-
TO mode where the temperature control dial
is set to the max. hot or the max. cool posi-
tion (for vehicles with automatic air condi-
tioning).
Other than the conditions mentioned above, the en-
gine may restart automatically. For details, refer to
“Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system” on page 4-18.
Circumstances when the engine will not stop E00202500028
l Ambient
temperature is lower than approxi-
mately 3 °C.
l After the engine restarts automatically and
the vehicle stops again within 10 seconds.
l After the engine restarts automatically and
the vehicle remains stationary.
l Mode selection dial is set to the demister po-
sition (see illustration below). General information
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When the air conditioning is operated in AU-
TO mode where the temperature control dial
is set to the max. hot or the max. cool posi-
tion (for vehicles with automatic air condi-
tioning).
Other than the conditions mentioned above, the en-
gine may not stop automatically. For details, refer
to “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system” on page 4-18. General information
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• You can limit operations to starting the en-
gine.
• The keyless operation system can be disa- bled.

When keyless operation system operations
are modified, the transmitters operate as fol-
lows. • Only locking and unlocking doors or tail-gate: exterior and interior transmitters
• Only starting the engine: interior transmit- ter
NOTE l The keyless operation key uses an ultra-weak
electromagnetic wave. In the following ca-
ses, the keyless operation system may not op-
erate properly or may be unstable.
• When there is equipment nearby thatemits strong radio waves, such as: a pow-
er station, a radio/TV broadcasting sta-
tion or an airport.
• The keyless operation system is carried to- gether with a communications device
such as a cellular phone or radio set, or
with an electronic device such as a person-
al computer.
• The keyless operation key is touching or covered by a metal object.
• A keyless entry system is being used near- by.
• When the keyless operation key battery is worn out. • When the keyless operation key is placed
in an area with strong radio waves or noise.
In such cases, use the emergency key.
Refer to “To operate without using the
keyless operation function” on page
1-18.
l Because the keyless operation key receives
signals in order to communicate with the trans-
mitters in the vehicle, the battery continually
wears down regardless of keyless operation
key use. The battery life is 1 to 3 years, de-
pending on usage conditions. When the bat-
tery wears out, have it replaced at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l Because the keyless operation key continual-
ly receives signals, strong radio wave recep-
tion could affect battery wear. Do not leave
the key near a TV, personal computer, or oth-
er electronic device.
Operating range of the keyless opera-
tion system E00305700367
If you are carrying the keyless operation key, enter
the

operating range of the keyless operation sys-
tem, and press the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate LOCK switch
or the tailgate OPEN switch, the ID code for your
key is verified. You can only lock and unlock the doors and tail-
gate,

start the engine and change the operation
mode if the ID codes of your keyless operation key
and the vehicle match. NOTE
l If

the keyless operation key battery is wear-
ing out or there are strong electromagnetic
waves or noise present, the operating range
may become smaller and operation may be-
come unstable. Locking and unlocking
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Pregnant women restraint
E00405600077WARNING
l Seat belts work for everyone, including
pregnant women. Pregnant women
should use the available seat belts. This
will reduce the likelihood of injury to
both the woman and the unborn child.
The lap belt should be worn across the
thighs and as snug against the hips as pos-
sible, but not across the waist. Consult
your doctor if you have any additional
questions or concerns. Seat belt pretensioner system and
force limiter system E00405700166
The

driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat each
have a seat belt equipped with a pretensioner system.
Pretensioner system E00405801135
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is
under

the following conditions, if there is a frontal
impact or a side impact (vehicles equipped with
SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags) severe
enough to injure the driver and/or front passenger,
the pretensioner system will retract their respective
seat belts instantaneously, thus maximizing the seat
belt’s effectiveness.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” po-
sition.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in ON. WARNING
l To
obtain the best results from your pre-
tensioner seat belt, make sure you have ad-
justed your seat correctly and wear your
seat belt properly. CAUTION
l
Installation
of audio equipment or re-
pairs in the vicinity of the pretensioner
seat belts or floor console must be per-
formed in line with MITSUBISHI
MOTORS guidelines. It is important to
do so because the work could affect the
pretensioner systems.
l If you need to scrap the vehicle, please con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
It is important to do so because unexpec-
ted activation of the pretensioner seat
belts could cause injuries.
NOTE l The

pretensioner seat belts will be activated
if the vehicle suffers a severe frontal impact
or a severe side impact (vehicles equipped
with SRS side airbags and SRS curtain air-
bags), even if the seat belts are not worn.
l The pretensioner seat belts are designed to
work only once. After the pretensioner seat
belts have been activated, we recommend
you have it replaced by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
SRS warning E00405900243
The same warning lamp/display is shared by the
SRS airbags and the pretensioner seat belts.
Refer

to “SRS warning lamp/display” on page
2-34. Seat and seat belts
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Only when the ignition switch or the operation
mode
is under the following conditions, the airbags
will operate.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
The ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” po-
sition.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in ON.
The airbags deployment produces a sudden, loud
noise, and releases some smoke and powder, but
these conditions are not injurious, and do not indi-
cate a fire in the vehicle. People with respiratory
problems may feel some temporary irritation from
chemicals used to produce the deployment; open
the windows after airbag deployment, if safe to do
so.
The airbags deflate very rapidly after deployment,
so there is little danger of obscured vision. CAUTION
l
Airbags
inflate at an extremely rapid
speed. In certain situations, contact with
inflating airbags can result in abrasions,
bruises, and the like. WARNING
l IT
IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BE PROP-
ERLY SEATED.
A driver or front passenger too close to
the steering wheel or instrument panel
during airbag deployment can be killed
or seriously injured.
Airbags inflate very fast, and with great
force.
If the driver and front passenger are not
properly seated and restrained, the air-
bags may not protect you properly, and
could cause serious or fatal injuries when
it inflates.
l Do not sit on the edge of the seat or sit
with your lower legs too close to the in-
strument panel, or lean head or chest
close to the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Do not put feet or legs on or
against the instrument panel.
l Place all infants and small children in the
rear seat and properly restrained using
an appropriate child restraint system.
The rear seat is the safest place for in-
fants and children. WARNING
l Infants and small children should never
be unrestrained, stand up against the in-
strument panel or be held in your arms
or on your lap. They could be seriously in-
jured or killed in a collision, including
when the airbag inflates. They should be
properly seated in the rear seat in an ap-
propriate child restraint system. See the
“Child restraint” section of this owner’s
manual. Seat and seat belts
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3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion or put the operation mode in ON. The
front passenger’s airbag OFF indication
lamp will stay on. The front passenger’s airbag is now deactivated
and will not deploy until switched on again.
Driver’s and front passenger’s airbag
system
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The driver’s airbag is located under the padded cov-
er

in the middle of the steering wheel. The front pas-
senger’s airbag is contained in the instrument panel
above the glove box. The driver’s airbag and the front passenger’s air-
bag

are designed to inflate at the same time even if
the passenger seat is not occupied. Driver’s knee airbag system*
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The driver’s knee airbag is located under the steer-
ing wheel.
The

driver’s knee airbag is designed to deploy at
the same time as the driver’s front airbag. Deployment of front airbags and driv-
er’s knee airbag
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The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The

front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are de-
signed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moder-
ate to severe frontal impact. Examples of some typ-
ical conditions are shown in the illustration. 1- Head-on

collision with a solid wall at a
speed of approximately 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher
2- Moderate-to-severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows Seat and seat belts
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The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag will de-
ploy
if the severity of the impact is above the de-
signed threshold level, comparable to a collision at
approximately 25 km/h (16 mph) when impacting
straight into a solid wall that does not move or de-
form. If the severity of the impact is below the
above threshold level, the front airbags and driver’s
knee airbag may not deploy. However, this thresh-
old speed will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object that absorbs the impact by either
deforming or moving (for example, another station-
ary vehicle, pole or a guard rail).
Because frontal collisions can easily move you out
of position, it is important to always properly wear
your seat belts. Your seat belts will help keep you a
safe distance from the steering wheel and instru-
ment panel during the initial stages of airbag deploy-
ment. The initial stage of airbag inflation is the
most forceful, and can possibly cause serious or fa-
tal injuries. Moreover, the seat belts in your vehicle
are your primary means of protection in a collision.
The SRS airbags are designed to provide additional
protection. Therefore, for your safety and the safe-
ty of all occupants, be sure to always properly wear
your seat belts.
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY
NOT DEPLOY when…
With certain types of frontal collisions, the vehi-
cle’s body structure is designed to absorb the shock
to help protect the occupants from harm. (The vehi-
cle body’s front area may deform significantly as it
absorbs the impact.) Under such circumstances, the
front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not de-
ploy irrespective of the deformation and damage to
the vehicle body. Examples of some typical conditions are shown in
the illustration.
1- Collision

with a utility pole, tree or other nar-
row object
2- Vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck
3- Oblique frontal impacts
Because the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag
do not protect the occupant in all types of frontal
collisions, be sure to always properly wear your
seat belts.
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag ARE
NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag are not
designed to deploy in conditions where they cannot
typically provide protection to the occupant. Such conditions are shown in the illustration.
1- Rear end collisions
2-
Side collisions
3- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
Because the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag
do not protect the occupant in all types of colli-
sions, be sure to always properly wear your seat
belts.
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY
DEPLOY when…
The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may de-
ploy if the bottom of the vehicle suffers a moderate-
to-severe impact (undercarriage damage). Seat and seat belts
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Examples of some typical conditions are shown in
the illustration.
1- Collision
with an elevated median/island or
kerb
2- Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole
3- Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the ground
Because the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag
may deploy in certain types of unexpected impacts
as shown in the illustration that can easily move
you out of position, it is important to always prop-
erly wear your seat belts. Your seat belts will help
keep you a safe distance from the steering wheel
and instrument panel during the initial stages of air-
bag deployment. The initial stage of airbag infla-
tion is the most forceful and can possibly cause se-
rious or fatal injuries if you contact it at this stage. WARNING
l Do
not attach anything to the steering
wheel’s padded cover, such as badges or
accessories. It might strike and injure an
occupant if the airbag inflates. WARNING
l Do
not set anything on, or attach any-
thing to, the instrument panel above the
glove box. It might strike and injure an oc-
cupant if the airbag inflates. WARNING
l Do
not attach accessories to, or put them
in front of, the windscreen. These objects
could restrict the airbag inflation, or
strike and injure an occupant if the air-
bags inflate.
l Do not attach additional keys or accesso-
ries (hard, pointed or heavy objects) to
the ignition key. Such objects could pre-
vent the driver’s knee airbag from inflat-
ing normally or could be propelled and
cause serious injury if the airbag inflates. WARNING
l Do
not attach accessories to the lower por-
tion of the driver’s side instrument panel.
Such objects could prevent the driver’s
knee airbag from inflating normally or
could be propelled and cause serious in-
jury if the airbag inflates. WARNING
l Do
not put packages, pets or other ob-
jects between the airbags and the driver
or front passenger. It could affect airbag
performance, or could cause injury when
the airbag inflates.
l Right after the airbag inflation, several
airbag system components will be hot. Do
not touch these components. There is a
danger of being burnt. Seat and seat belts
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