fuel reserve MITSUBISHI ASX 2014 Owner's Manual (in English)

ForewordE09200105666
Thank you for selecting an ASX as your new vehicle.

This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.

This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.

Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.

Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNING and CAUTION ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in-
structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
M/T: Manual Transmission
A/T: Automatic Transmission
CVT: Continuously Variable Transmission
The symbol used on the vehicles:
: See owner’s manual
Information for station service
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Fuel
Fuel tank capacity2WD models
58 litres (For vehicles with vehicle identification numbers that be-gin with “4”)
63 litres (For vehicles with vehicle identification numbers that be- gin with “J”)4WD models60 litres
Fuel requirements
Petrol-powered vehiclesUnleaded petrol octane number (EN228)1600 models, 1800 models
95 RON or higher
2000 models
90 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles Cetane number (EN590)51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.Engine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.CAUTIONl Your vehicle is designed to use only diesel fuel that meets the EN590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel can adversely affect the engine.NOTEl For the location of the vehicle identification number, refer to “Vehicle identification number” on page 11-02.
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Service precautionsE01000102074
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in- tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-
pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own- er’s manual can be performed by the owner.We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.In the event a malfunction or a problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains information on inspection maintenance pro- cedures that you can do yourself. Follow theinstructions and cautions for each of the vari-
ous procedures.
A- Cooling fans B- Caution label
*: Front of the vehicle
WARNINGl When checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure theengine is switched off and has had achance to cool down.WARNINGl If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by the fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.
l The fan may turn on automatically even if
the engine is not running. Turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK” position or put
the operation mode in OFF to be safe while you work in the engine compart-
ment.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumesare flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endangeryour personal safety. We recommend you to consult a specialist for necessary infor- mation.Catalytic converter
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The exhaust gas scavenging devices usedwith the catalytic converter are extremely ef- ficient for the reduction of noxious gases.
The catalytic converter is installed in the ex- haust system.
Service precautions
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