open bonnet MITSUBISHI ASX 2015 Owner's Manual (in English)

The tailgate release lever (see illustration) ismounted on the tailgate.
You and your family should familiarize your-
selves with the location and operation of the tailgate release lever.
To open
1. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-
driver into the notch of the lid (A) and pry gently to open the lid.
2. Move the lever (B) to open the tailgate.
3. Push out on the tailgate to open it.
WARNINGl Always keep the lid (A) on the tailgate
closed when driving so that your luggage
cannot accidentally bump the lever (B)
and open the tailgate.Security alarm system*
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The security alarm system is for alerting thesurrounding area of suspicious behaviour to
prevent unlawful entry into the vehicle by op- erating an alarm if a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is opened when the vehicle has not
been unlocked using the keyless entry system or the keyless operation function.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the
following occur.
l Attempt an unlawful moving of the vehi-
cle. (the vehicle inclination detection function)
l Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the inte-
rior intrusion detection function)
l Disconnect the battery terminal.
The security alarm system is set to “active”.
When making changes to the settings, please
follow the procedure listed in the section ti- tled “Changing the security alarm settings”
on page 3-34.
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During this time, it is possible to temporarilyopen a door or the tailgate without using thekeyless entry system or the keyless operation
function and without causing the alarm to sound (for example, when you forget some-
thing inside the vehicle or realize that a win- dow is open).
System armed mode
(The security indicator continues to blink with the indicator’s reduced lit-up durationtime.)
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 sys- tem armed mode, the alarm will be activated
to warn people around the vehicle of an ab-
normal condition.
Also, if unlawful moving of the vehicle is at-
tempted 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 3-38.
NOTEl The alarm will resume if unlawful actions
are taken again, even if the alarm has stop-
ped.
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 3-37, “Cancelling the alarm” on page 3-39.
NOTEl When lending the vehicle to another person
or allowing the vehicle to be driven bysomeone who is unfamiliar with the securityalarm 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 vehicle, causing the alarm to sound, the
alarm would be a nuisance to people nearby.Changing the security alarm
settings
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It is possible to set the security alarm to the “active” mode or “inactive” mode.
Follow the procedure below. 1. Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system, remove the
key from the ignition switch. For vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation
system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Place the lamp switch in the “OFF” posi- tion, and leave the driver’s door open.
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NOTElThe system preparation mode is not activa-
ted when the doors and the tailgate havebeen locked using a method other than the
keyless entry system or the keyless operation
function (namely a key, the inside lock knob or the central door lock switch).
l If the bonnet is open, the security indicator
illuminates, and the system does not enter the system preparation mode.
When the bonnet is closed, the system enters the system preparation mode, and after ap- proximately 20 seconds the system enters
the system armed mode.
4. After approximately 20 seconds, the
buzzer stops, and when the blinking of the security indicator starts to slow
down, the system armed mode goes into effect.
The security indicator continues to blink
during the system armed mode.
NOTEl The security alarm system can be activated
when people are riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open. To prevent ac-cidental activation of the alarm, do not set
the system to the system armed mode while people are riding in the vehicle.NOTEl Avoid leaving valuable items inside the ve-
hicle even when the security alarm system
has been set to the “active” mode.To deactivate the vehicle incli-
nation detection function and the interior intrusion detectionfunction
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The vehicle inclination detection function and the interior intrusion detection function
can be deactivated when parking in automa-
ted car parks, when leaving pets in the vehi- cle or when leaving the vehicle with the win-
dows slightly open. 1. Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system, remove the
key from the ignition switch. For vehi- cles equipped with the keyless operation
system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Raise and hold the wiper and washer
switch to the “MIST” position for ap- proximately 3 seconds. The buzzer will
sound once and the function will be de- activated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold
the wiper and washer switch to the “MIST” position for approximately 3 seconds.
The buzzer will sound twice and the function
will be activated.NOTEl The function will be activated again if the
following operation is performed.
• If the doors and the tailgate are unlocked
using the keyless entry system or the key-
less operation function.
• If the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position (except for vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation system).
• If the operation mode is put in ON or
ACC (vehicles with the keyless operation system).Cancelling the system
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The following methods can be used to cancel
the system when it is in the system prepara- tion mode or the system armed mode.
Security alarm system*
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lPressing the UNLOCK switch on the re-
mote control switch.
l Turning 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 Opening any one of the doors or the tail-
gate, or inserting the key into the igni- tion switch (except for vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system) when
the system is in the system preparation
mode.
l Holding the keyless operation key and
pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgateOPEN switch to unlock the doors and
the tailgate (vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system).NOTEl If the bonnet is opened during the system
preparation mode, the system preparationcondition is suspended.
The system returns to the system preparation mode when the bonnet is closed.
l If the battery terminals are disconnected
while the system is in the system preparation mode, the memory will be erased.NOTEl It is possible to register up to 8 remote con-
trol switches for the keyless entry system
and 4 remote control switches for the key-
less operation system.
As long as they are registered, any of the re- mote control switches, other than the one
used to activate the system, can be used to cancel the system.
If you want to register additional remote control switches, please contact aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
l The activation distance for the keyless entry
system is approximately 4 m.
If it is not possible to lock or unlock the ve-
hicle by pressing the switch at the correct distance or the security alarm system cannot
be set or cancelled using the switch, the bat-
tery may need to be replaced.
For further information, please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer to “Procedure for replacing the remote control
switch battery” on pages 3-06, 3-24.
l If the UNLOCK switch on the remote con-
trol switch, or the driver’s or front passen-ger’s door lock/unlock switch is pressed and no door or the tailgate is opened within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate will auto-
matically relock. In this case as well, the system preparation mode will go into effect.NOTEl The time between pressing the UNLOCK
switch on the remote control switch, or thedriver’s or front passenger’s door lock/ unlock switch and automatic locking can be
adjusted. Please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Alarm activation
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When the system is in the system armed
mode, the alarm will be activated as follows
if the vehicle is unlocked or if any of the doors, tailgate or bonnet is opened using a
method other than the keyless entry system or the keyless operation function. 1. The alarm will be activated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds. The turn-signal lamps will blink, and the siren will
sound intermittently.
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Screen type 1Screen type 2CauseSolution (Reference)lThe bonnet is open.lClose the bonnet.
Refer to “Bonnet” on page 10-03.
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l There is a fault in the elec-
tronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system).l Put the operation mode in
OFF, and then start the engine again.
If the warning is not cancel-
led, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
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l The driver’s door is open and
the operation mode is put in a
mode other than OFF.l Put the operation mode in
OFF.
Refer to “Changing the opera- tion mode” on page 3-14.
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l There is a fault in the steering
wheel lock.l Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place.
We recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
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l There is a fault in the electri-
cal system.l Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place.
We recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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NOTElWhen the engine is automatically stopped,
changes will occur in the driving operations.
Pay close attention to the following.
• The brake booster becomes inoperative
and the pedal effort will increase. If the
vehicle is moving, press down the brake pedal harder than usual.
• The electric power steering system (EPS)
becomes inoperative and it will become
harder to turn the steering wheel.CAUTIONl Observe the following precautions when the
engine is stopped automatically. Otherwise,
an unexpected accident might occur when the engine restarts automatically.
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal to
race the engine while the vehicle is stop-
ped (regardless of whether the engine is running or stopped).
Otherwise, an unexpected accident might
occur when the engine restarts automati- cally.
• When the engine is automatically stopped,
do not attempt to exit the vehicle.
Because the engine restarts automatically when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened
or the driver’s door is opened, an unex- pected accident might occur when the ve-
hicle starts moving.CAUTION• Do not move the gearshift lever to a posi-
tion other than the “N” (Neutral) position.
If the gearshift lever is moved to a posi-
tion other than the “N” (Neutral) position,
the “
” display/indicator blinks and the
buzzer sounds.
If the gearshift lever is returned to the “N”
(Neutral) position, the display/indicator
stops blinking and the buzzer stops sound- ing. The engine will not restart if the gear-
shift lever is in a position other than the “N” (Neutral) position.
NOTEl In the following cases, the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system will not operate and the en- gine will not stop automatically even if thevehicle is stopped.
• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• Driver’s door is open.
• Bonnet is open.
• After the engine restarts automatically,
the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap-
proximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-
cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat- edly or depressed harder than usual.
• After the ignition switch is turned from
the “ON” position to the “START” posi- tion, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed.NOTE• After the engine restarts automatically
and the vehicle stops again within 10 sec- onds.
• After presing the engine switch to start
the engine from the operation mode is in ON, approximately 30 seconds or morehave not elapsed.
• Engine coolant temperature is low.
• Ambient temperature is lower than ap-
proximately 3 °C.
• Air conditioning is operating and passen-
ger compartment has not sufficiently cooled.
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position.
Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen
and door windows: For quick demisting”
on page 7-09.
• When the air conditioning is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature con-
trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max. cool position (for vehicles with automatic
air conditioning).
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth- er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.
• Battery voltage or battery performance is
low.
• Check engine warning lamp is illuminated
or the “
” display/indicator is blinking.
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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CAUTION•When the air conditioning is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature con- trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.
cool position (for vehicles with automatic air conditioning).
• When the air conditioning is ON, the pas-
senger compartment temperature rises and
the air conditioning compressor operates to lower the temperature.
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position.
Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen and door windows: For quick demisting”
on page 7-09.
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth- er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.
• Driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• Driver’s door is open.NOTEl If the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF”
switch is pressed to deactivate the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system while the engine is
stopped automatically, the engine will not restart automatically even if the clutch pedal
is depressed.NOTEl If the bonnet is opened when the engine is
automatically stopped, the “” display/ in-
dicator will blink, the buzzer will sound, and the engine will not restart automatically. To
restart the engine, fully depress the clutch pedal while depressing the brake pedal, andthen turn the ignition switch to the“START” position or press the engine
switch. For details, refer to “Starting and stopping the engine” on page 3-17 or “Start-
ing” on page 6-14.
l When the engine restarts automatically, the
audio volume may temporarily decrease.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
l When the engine is stopped automatically,
the air conditioning may temporarily change the air volume.
This does not indicate a malfunction.To deactivate
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The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is auto-
matically activated when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position. You can deac-
tivate the system by pressing the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.
When the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is deactivated, the “
” display/indicator will
turn on.
To reactivate the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
system, press the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
OFF” switch; the display/indicator will turn
off.Type 1Type 2
NOTEl This display/indicator will also turn on for a
few seconds when the ignition switch isturned to the “ON” position or the operationmode is put in ON.If the display/indicator
blinks while driving
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If the “” display/indicator blinks, the Auto
Stop & Go (AS&G) system is malfunctioning
and will not operate.
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CAUTIONlIf malfunction occurs in the
A/T while driv-
ing, the warning display or the warning
display will appear on the information screen in the multi-information display.
In this case, immediately park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures:

When
warning display is showing
The automatic transmission fluid is over- heating.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, place the se- lector lever in the “P” (PARK) position, and
open the bonnet with the engine running to allow the engine to cool down.
After a while, confirm that the
warning
display is no longer showing. It is safe to
continue driving if the display is no longer showing. If the warning display remains orappears frequently, we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.

When
warning display is showing
It may be that there is something unusual happening in the A/T, causing a safety de-
vice to activate. We recommend you to have
your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
Operation of the A/T
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CAUTIONl Before selecting a gear with the engine run-
ning and the vehicle stationary, fully depressthe brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is engaged, especially when the en-
gine speed is high, at fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to drive
away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
l Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions.
Never coast downhill backward with the se-
lector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or sports mode position or coast forward with the se-
lector lever in the “R” (REVERSE) position.
The engine may stop and the unexpected in- crease in brake pedal effort and steeringwheel weight could lead to an accidentCAUTIONl Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the A/T.
Also, when you depress the accelerator ped- al while holding down the brake pedal withthe selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion, the engine revolutions may not rise as high as when performing the same operation
with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the floor.The A/T will automatically downshift.
NOTEl In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission prevents unnecessary up-
shifts even when the accelerator pedal is re- leased and ensures smooth driving.
Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 6A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)*
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Sports mode display
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In sports mode, the currently selected posi-
tion is displayed on the multi-information
display.
Type 1Type 2When a malfunction occurs in
the CVT
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Type 1
or
Type 2
or
When the warning display ap-
pears
There could be a system malfunction if the
warning display or the warning display is
displayed on the information screen in the
multi-information display.
CAUTIONl If malfunction occurs in the CVT while driv-
ing, the warning display or the warning
display will appear on the information screen in the multi-information display.
In this case, follow these procedures:
[When
warning display is showing]
The CVT fluid is overheating. The engine control may activate to lower the CVT fluid
temperature, causing the engine revolutions
and vehicle speed to decrease. In this case, take one of the following measures.
• Slow down your vehicle.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place, place the
selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position,
and open the bonnet with the engine run-
ning to allow the engine to cool down.
After a while, confirm that the
warning
display is no longer showing. It is safe to
continue driving if the display is no longer showing. If the warning display remains orappears frequently, we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
[When
warning display is showing]
CAUTIONIt may be that there is something unusual happening in the CVT, causing a safety de-
vice to activate. We recommend you to have your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.Operation of the CVT
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CAUTIONl Before selecting a position with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, fully de-
press the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the CVT is engaged, especially when the en- gine speed is high, at fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to drive
away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
Automatic transmission INVECS-III Sports Mode 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*
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CAUTIONlKeep the engine of the vehicle giving assis-
tance running.NOTEl For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate theAuto Stop & Go (AS&G) system and pre- vent the engine from automatically stoppingbefore the battery is sufficiently charged.Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-22.
9. After the engine is started, disconnect
the cables in the reverse order and keep the engine running for several minutes.
WARNINGl If the battery has to be charged while fit-
ted in the vehicle, disconnect the vehicle side negative (-) terminal connected to the
battery.
l Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may produce an explosion.
l Use adequate ventilation when charging
or using the battery in an enclosed space.
l Remove all the caps before charging the
battery.WARNINGl Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into contact with your hands, eyes, clothes and
the painted surface of your vehicle, it should be thoroughly flushed with water.If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly, and get prompt medical attention.NOTEl If the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
of smooth engine operation and the anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on
page 6-48.Engine overheating
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When the engine is overheating, the informa-tion screen in the multi-information display
will be interrupted and the engine coolant
temperature warning display will appear. Al- so “
” will blink.

If this occurs, take the following corrective measures: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the
engine compartment.

[If steam does not come from the engine
compartment]
With the engine still running, raise the
bonnet to ventilate the engine compart-
ment.NOTEl For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate theAuto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-22.
[If steam is coming from the engine
compartment]
Stop the engine, and when the steam
stops, raise the bonnet to ventilate the engine compartment. Restart the engine.
WARNINGl Do not open the bonnet while steam is
coming from the engine compartment. It
could cause steam or hot water to spurt out, causing burns. Hot water could spurt
out even when there is no steam coming out, and some parts will be very hot. Be
very careful when opening the bonnet.
Engine overheating
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