service indicator MITSUBISHI ASX 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

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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Front passenger’s airbag OFF indica-
tion lamp*
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The
front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp
is located in the instrument panel. The indicator normally illuminates when the igni-
tion

switch is turned to the “ON” position or the op-
eration mode is put in ON, and goes off a few sec-
onds later.
When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch
is turned OFF, the indication lamp will stay on to
show that the front passenger’s airbag is not opera-
tional. When the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch is turned ON, the indication lamp goes off
to show that the front passenger’s airbag is opera-
tional. WARNING
l Do
not fit any accessory that makes the in-
dication lamp impossible to see, and do
not cover the indication lamp with a stick-
er. You would not be able to verify the sta-
tus of the passenger airbag system.
To turn an airbag off E00412300089 WARNING
l To reduce risk of serious or fatal injury:
• Always
remove the key from the igni-
tion switch before operating a front
passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch.
Failure to do so could adversely affect
the airbag performance.
• Wait at least 60 seconds to operate the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF
switch after turning the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position or put-
ting the operation mode in OFF.
The SRS airbag system is designed to
retain enough voltage to deploy the air-
bag.
• Always remove the key from the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch af-
ter operating that switch.
Failure to do so could lead to improp-
er position of the front passenger’s air-
bag ON-OFF switch. WARNING
• Do
not turn OFF the front passen- ger’s airbag ON-OFF switch except
when a child restraint system is fitted
to the front passenger seat.
• If the indicator does not come on when the front passenger’s airbag ON-
OFF switch is turned OFF, do not fit a
child restraint system to the front pas-
senger seat. We recommend you to
have the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
• If the indication lamp remains on when the front passenger’s airbag ON-
OFF switch is turned ON, do not al-
low anyone to sit on the front passen-
ger seat. We recommend you to have
the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
To turn an airbag off, follow these steps: 1. Insert
the key into the front passenger’s air-
bag ON-OFF switch, and turn it to the
“OFF” position.
2. Remove the key from the key opening of the front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch. Seat and seat belts
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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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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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Screen type 1 Screen type 2 Cause Solution (Reference)
l
The fuel is running low.
lRefuel as soon as possible. Refer
to “Fuel remaining warning dis-
play” on page 3-14. l
An
excessive amount of particu-
late matter (PM) accumulates in-
side the diesel particulate filter
(DPF). Refer to “Diesel particulate filter
(DPF)” on page 4-16. l
It
is suspected that the engine oil
level has increased excessively. Immediately have your vehicle
checked by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
Refer to “Engine oil level warning dis-
play” on page 3-43. l
More
than specified limit water
has accumulated in the fuel filter. l
We recommend you to have it
checked.
Refer to “Fuel filter indicator dis-
play” on page 3-41 . l
The
outside temperature is 3 °C
(37 °F) or less. l
Be careful of ice on the road.
l The
road can be icy even when
this warning is not displayed, so
drive carefully. Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
l
If the lamp illuminates while
the engine is running, avoid
driving at high speeds and have
the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point as soon
as possible.
Accelerator pedal and brake
pedal response may be negative-
ly influenced under these condi-
tions.
NOTE l The

engine electronic control mod-
ule accommodating the onboard di-
agnostic system has various fault
data (especially about the exhaust
emission) stored. Charge warning lamp
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This

lamp illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned “ON” or the operation
mode is put in ON, and goes off after the
engine has started.
A warning is also displayed on the multi-
information display. CAUTION
l
If
it illuminates while the en-
gine is running, there is a prob-
lem in the charging system. Im-
mediately park your vehicle in
a safe place and we recommend
you to have it checked. Information screen display
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Fuel filter indicator display* E00529400083
Type 1 Type 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition

or the operation mode is put in ON, if more
water than the specified limit has accumulated in
the fuel filter, the warning display is displayed on
the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play. CAUTION
l
If
this warning display is displayed we rec-
ommend you to have it checked.
Prolonged driving with the warning dis-
play shown may damage the engine. Instruments and controls
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If the display/indicator blinks while
driving E00627800039
If
the “ ”
display/indicator blinks, the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system is malfunctioning and will
not operate.
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Manual transmission*
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The

shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever
knob. To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way down and shift into 1 st
or “R” (Reverse) posi-
tion. Then gradually release the clutch pedal while
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Vehicles with 5M/T Vehicles with 6M/T CAUTION
l
Do
not put the gearshift lever into the re-
verse position while the vehicle is moving
forward. Doing so could damage the trans-
mission.
l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving as this will cause premature
clutch wear or damage.
l Do not coast in the “N” (Neutral) position.
l Do not use the gearshift lever as a handr-
est, because this can result in premature
wear of the transmission shift forks. NOTE
l During

cold weather, shifting may be diffi-
cult until the transmission lubricant has
warmed up. This is normal and not harmful
to the transmission.
l If it is hard to shift into 1 st
, depress the
clutch pedal again; the shift will then be eas-
ier to make.
l The gearshift indicator (if so equipped)
shows recommended gearshift points for fuel-
efficient driving. It shows a “ ” when an up-
shift

is recommended, and it shows a “ ”
when a downshift is recommended.
Type 2
Type 1 Moving the gearshift lever to the “R”
(Reverse) position
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Vehicles equipped with 5M/T
To
shift into the “R” (Reverse) position from 5 th
gear, move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral)
position, and then move it to the “R” (Reverse) po-
sition. Starting and driving
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Drive mode indicator
Type 1 Type 2 Normally the indicator illuminates when the igni-
tion
switch is turned to the “ON” position or the op-
eration mode is put in ON, and then the drive mode
is displayed a few seconds after the engine is started. Drive mode Drive mode indicator
“4WD” indica-
tor “LOCK” indi-
cator
2WD OFF OFF
4WD AUTO ON OFF
4WD LOCK ON ON CAUTION
l
If
the selected drive mode indicator is
blinking, the vehicle switches automatical-
ly to front-wheel drive in order to protect
the drive-system components, and drive
mode selection is no longer possible with
the drive mode-selector.
The warning display is also displayed in
the information screen in the multi-infor-
mation display.
Reduce speed, and if the indicator goes
out after driving a while, resume driving
as before. If the indicator continues blink-
ing for more than about 5 minutes, have
the vehicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Type 1 Type 2
CAUTION
l
If
the warning display on the information
screen in the multi-information display, a
problem has occurred with the electroni-
cally controlled 4WD system and the safe-
ty device has activated. Have an inspec-
tion made by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. Type 1 Type 2
CAUTION
l
Always
use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres that differ
in size, type, brand, or wear amount may
activate the protection of the drive-sys-
tem components, causing the drive mode
in “4WD AUTO” mode to lock or the
“4WD” and “LOCK” indicators to blink
alternately. Starting and driving
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• On vehicles equipped with M/T, the gear-
shift lever is in the following position.
[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]
The
gearshift lever is in any position oth-
er than “R”.
(The hill start assist will operate, even if
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
[When starting an uphill slope backwards.]
The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
(The hill start assist will not operate
when the gearshift lever is in the “N” po-
sition.)
• On vehicles equipped with CVT, the se- lector lever is in any position other than
“P” or “N”.
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with the brake pedal depressed.
• The parking brake is released.
l The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed before the brake
pedal is released.
l The hill start assist also operates when revers-
ing on an uphill slope.
Warning display E00628200199
If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the
following display/indicator will turn on. -
ASC indicator
Warning display type 1 Warning display type 2
NOTE
l The

combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model. CAUTION
l
If
the warning is displayed, the hill start
assist will not operate. Start off carefully.
l Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the
warning display went out, in which case
the hill start assist is again working nor-
mally.
If the warning remains displayed or reap-
pears frequently, it is not necessary to
stop the vehicle immediately, but the vehi-
cle should be inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point as soon as possible. Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assisting drivers
who

cannot depress the brake pedal firmly when it
is necessary to do so (such as in emergency stop sit-
uations) and provides greater braking force.

If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes
will be applied with more force than usual. CAUTION
l
The
brake assist system is not a device de-
signed to exercise braking force greater
than its capacity. Make sure to always
keep a sufficient distance between vehi-
cles in front of you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.
NOTE l Once

the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
l The brake assist system may become opera-
tional when the brake pedal is fully de-
pressed even if it has not been depressed sud-
denly. Starting and driving
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RDS uses PI (program identification) signal and
AF
(alternative frequency) list transmitted in addi-
tion to the normal FM broadcasting programs, and
picks up the FM stations that are transmitting the
same program from the AF list and automatically
tunes to the station with the strongest signal intensi-
ty.
Therefore, you can continue listening to one pro-
gram in, for example, a long distance driving with-
out retuning to the other station transmitting the
same program when you are leaving the service
area of the currently receiving station.
The RDS radio also features the limited reception
of the program types, the break-in reception of the
traffic announcement to the EON (enhanced other
network) and emergency broadcast, and the limited/
unlimited reception of the regional programs.
AF (Alternative Frequencies) function E00720900162
The AF function finds a station broadcasting the
same

program and selects the station with the stron-
gest signal of AF lists.
The AF function is turned on at all times unless
you manually switch it off.

The AF function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-16.
CT (Clock Time) function E00721000072
The clock can be set automatically by using the sig-
nal

from the local RDS stations. Refer to “Digital
clock” on page 5-39.
REG (Regional) function E00721100116
REG function limits to receive the stations broad-
casting regional programs. Regional programming and regional networks are
organized

differently depending on the country or
area (they may be changed according to the hour,
state, or broadcast area), so if you don’t want to re-
ceive the regional programs automatically, you can
set up REG ON not to receive regional programs.

The REG function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-16.
PI (Program Identification) search function E00721200250
When travelling long distance and the recalled pre-
set

station is weak, the radio searches another fre-
quency broadcasting the same programming with
the same PI code in AF list.
If there are no frequencies broadcasting the same
programming, the radio searches a frequency broad-
casting the regional programming. The radio suc-
ceeds in searching the regional programming, then
the display shows the REG indicator.
If the radio does not succeed in searching the re-
gional programming, the radio returns to the recal-
led preset station.

The PI function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-16.
NOTE
l While searching, the audio system is muted.
The display shows “WAIT” or “SEARCH”.
PTY (Program type) E00721300323
RDS broadcasts are classified according to pro-
gram

type (PTY) as follows. Use the TUNE switch
to select your desired PTY.
1. NEWS 2. AFFAIRS (Current affairs)
3.

INFO (Information)
4. SPORT
5. EDUCATE (Education)
6. DRAMA
7. CULTURE
8. SCIENCE
9. VARIED
10. POP M (Pop music)
11. ROCK M (Rock music)
12. EASY M (Easy music)
13. LIGHT M (Light classics)
14. CLASSICS
15. OTHER M (Other music)
16. WEATHER (Weather information)
17. FINANCE
18. CHILDREN
19. SOCIAL
20. RELIGION
21. PHONE IN
22. TRAVEL
23. LEISURE
24. JAZZ
25. COUNTRY
26. NATION M (National music)
27. OLDIES
28. FOLK M (Folk music)
29. DOCUMENT
To search for a broadcast of desired program type: 1. Press the PTY button.
2. Press the TUNE switch or press a memory se-lect button to select your desired PTY.
3. Two seconds after a desired PTY has been se- lected, the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY. During
search, the selected PTY on the display blinks. For pleasant driving
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