warning MITSUBISHI ASX 2014 (in English) User Guide

NOTElYour vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID codetransmitted by the transponder inside the key must match the code registered in the immo-bilizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-12.)Changing the operation mode
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If you press the engine switch without de-
pressing the brake pedal ( A/T or CVT ) or the
clutch pedal ( M/T), you can change the oper-
ation mode in the order of OFF, ACC, ON, OFF.
CAUTIONl When the engine is not running, put the op-
eration mode in OFF. Leaving the operation mode in ON or ACC for a long time when
the engine is not running may cause the bat- tery to be discharged, making it impossible
to start the engine, lock and unlock the steer- ing wheel.
l When the battery is disconnected, the cur-
rent operation mode is memorized. After re- connecting the battery, the memorized modeis selected automatically. Before disconnect-
ing the battery for repair or replacement,
make sure to put the operation mode in OFF.
Be careful if you are not sure which opera- tion mode the vehicle is in when the battery
is run down.
l The operation mode cannot be changed from
OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless operation
key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer
to “Keyless operation system: Operating
range for starting the engine and changing the operation mode” on page 3-10.ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
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After approximately 30 minutes has elapsed
with the operation mode in ACC, the func- tion automatically cuts out the power for the
audio system and other electric devices that
can be operated with that mode.
When the engine switch is pressed while the
operation mode is in ACC, the power is sup-
plied again to those devices.NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Warning activation
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In order to prevent vehicle theft or the acci-
dental operation of the keyless operation sys-
tem, the buzzer and the display on the infor- mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play are used to alert the driver.
If a warning is activated, always check the vehicle and the keyless operation key. The warning is also displayed if there is a fault in
the keyless operation system.
If any of the following warnings are activa-
ted, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
There is a fault in the keyless
operation system.
Keyless operation system*
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The battery in the keyless opera-tion system key has worn out.Put the operation mode in OFF and then start the engine again.
If the warning is not cancelled, there is a fault in the electronic
immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system).
Please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
In the following cases, a warning is activated,
but it can be cancelled if the correct actions are followed.
l The ID codes for the keyless operation
key and vehicle do not match.
You could be carrying another
keyless operation key with a dif- ferent code, or the keyless oper-
ation key could be outside the operating range.Refer to “Keyless operation key
take-out monitoring system” on
page 3-15.
l Even though you press the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch, the
doors and tailgate are not locked.
Refer to “Key lock-in preven-
tion system” on page 3-15.Refer to “Door ajar prevention
system” on page 3-16.Refer to “Operation mode OFF reminder system” on page
3-16.Keyless operation key take-out
monitoring system
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When the vehicle is parked with the opera- tion 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.
NOTEl 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 keylessoperation key out from the vehicle through a
window without opening a door. For further information, please contact yourMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice 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 conditions, the warning may be activated.Key lock-in prevention system
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Keyless operation system*
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When the operation mode is in OFF, if youclose all the doors and the tailgate with the
keyless operation 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 warning display and the buzzer buzzing for
approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.NOTEl 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
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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 com-pletely 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
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When the operation mode is in any mode oth- er 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 buzzing for
approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.
Steering wheel lock
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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.
CAUTIONl If the engine is stopped while driving, do not
open a door or press the UNLOCK switch on the remote control switch until the vehi-
cle stops in a safe place. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, making it impos- sible to operate the vehicle.
l Carry the key with you when leaving the ve-
hicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, put the operation mode in ACC to unlock the steer-ing wheel.
Keyless operation system*
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NOTElWhen the following operation is performed
with the operation mode in OFF, the steering wheel is locked.
• Open or close one of the doors (except the
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 infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play. Press the engine switch again while moving the steering wheel slightly.Starting and stopping the en-
gine
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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 approximately 15 seconds if the en-
gine switch is released at once. Pressing the engine switch again while the starter
motor is still turning will stop the starter motor. The starter motor will be turningfor up to approximately 30 seconds while the engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a
while and then attempt to start the en- gine again. Trying repeatedly with the
starter motor still running will damage the starter mechanism.
l [For diesel-powered vehicles with M/T]
While the vehicle is stationary with the
clutch pedal fully depressed, the engine revolutions do not rise to over 3,000 rpm
in order to protect the engine even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.WARNINGl Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area.Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.CAUTIONl Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive
the vehicle at high speed until the engine hashad a chance to warm up.Starting the engine (petrol-pow-
ered 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).
NOTEl 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.
Keyless operation system*
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On vehicles equipped with CVT, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.Vehicles with M/TVehicles with CVT
NOTEl 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
functioning properly.
NOTEl Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
When it is difficult to start the engine
After several attempts, you may experience
that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lamps, air conditioning blower and
rear window demister, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal ( CVT)
or the clutch pedal ( M/T), press the ac-
celerator pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accel-erator pedal, immediately after the en-
gine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the en-
gine could be flooded with too much
petrol. While depressing the brake pedal (CVT ) or the clutch pedal ( M/T), push
the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then press the engine
switch to crank the engine. If the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push
the engine switch to stop cranking the
engine, and release the accelerator pedal. Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a
few seconds, and then press the engine
switch to crank the engine again while
depressing the brake pedal ( CVT) or the
clutch pedal ( M/T), but do not push the
accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to
start, repeat these procedures. If the en-
gine still will not start, we recommend
you to have the vehicle checked.Starting the engine (diesel-pow-
ered vehicles)
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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
(M/T).
Keyless operation system*
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NOTElOn 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 A/T, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.
6. Press the engine switch. The diesel preheat indication lamp willfirst illuminate, and then after a short
time go out, indicating that preheating is completed. The engine will start.
NOTEl 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, attempt the engine start procedure to preheatthe engine again.
l Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
Using the MIVEC engine*
The MIVEC engine automatically switches
its intake-valve control between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode in accordancewith driving conditions for maximum engine
performance.
NOTEl To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolanttemperature is low.Stopping the engine
E00312601118WARNINGl 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 notfunction and it will require greater man-
ual effort to operate the steering. This
could result in a serious accident.NOTEl If you have to bring the engine to an emer-
gency stop while driving, press and hold the engine 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 lev-
er in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position (A/T or CVT ). If the engine is stop-
ped with the selector lever in any position
other than the “P” (PARK) position, the op- eration mode will go to ACC rather thanOFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
1. Stop the vehicle.
Keyless operation system*
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Keyless operation key reminder
If the operation mode is in OFF and the driv-er’s door is opened with the keyless operationkey 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
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Emergency keyE00307200278
The emergency key is built into the keyless operation key. If the keyless operation func-
tion 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).
NOTEl Only use the emergency key for emergen-
cies. If the keyless operation key batterywears out, replace it as quickly as possible
so that you can use the keyless operation
key.NOTEl 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 di-
rection locks the door, and turning it in the rear direction unlocks the door. Also refer to
“Locking and unlocking: Doors” on page 3-25.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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To lock without using the key
Front passenger’s door, Reardoor
Set the inside lock knob (1) to the locked po- sition, and close the door (2).
NOTEl 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 op-
eration system
If the driver’s door is opened with the engine stopped and the operation mode in any posi-
tion other than OFF, the operation mode ON reminder buzzer sounds intermittently to re-
mind you to put the operation mode in OFF.
In addition, the warning display will be dis- played on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Central door locks
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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 tailgate
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.
Central door locks
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“Child-protection” reardoors E00300900999
1- Lock
2- Unlock
Child protection helps prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally from the in- side.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear door cannot be opened using the inside handle, but only with the outside handle.
If the lever is set to the “Unlock” position,
the child protection mechanism does not
function.
CAUTIONl When driving with a child in the rear seat,
please use the child protection to prevent ac-
cidental door opening which may cause an accident.Tailgate
E00301401099WARNINGlIt is dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
l When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.To open
After unlocking the tailgate, lift the tailgate.
NOTEl If you do not open the tailgate immediately
after pressing the tailgate OPEN switch, thetailgate can not be lifted. If this happens, press the tailgate OPEN switch again and lift
the tailgate.
l The tailgate cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected.
“Child-protection” rear doors
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lTurning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position (except for vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system).
l Putting the operation mode in ON (vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation
system).
l Holding the keyless operation key and
locking and unlocking the doors and the tailgate using the keyless operation func-
tion (vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system).NOTEl When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the buzzer sounds 4 times. This oper-
ation indicates that the alarm was activated while the vehicle was parked.
Please check the inside of the vehicle to con-
firm that nothing was stolen.
l Even if the battery is disconnected, the alarm
activation memory will not be erased.Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operatedwith the ignition switch in the “ON” position
or the operation mode in ON.
WARNINGl Before operating the electric window con-
trol, make sure that nothing can get trap-
ped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
l Never leave the vehicle without removing
the key.
l Never leave a child (or other person who
might not be capable of safe operation of
the electric window control) in the vehicle alone.
l The child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap- ped in the window.Electric window control switch
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Each door window opens or closes while the
corresponding switch is operated.
Driver’s switch (LHD)Driver’s switch (RHD)
1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window
4- Rear right door window
5- Lock switch
Driver’s switches
The switches can be used to operate all door
windows. A window can be opened or closed by operating the corresponding switch.Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the switch to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s window is fully
pressed down/pulled up, the door window au-
tomatically opens/closes completely.
If you want to stop the window movement,
operate the switch lightly in the reverse direc-
tion.
Electric window control
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