MITSUBISHI ASX 2017 (in English) Service Manual

NOTE•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.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.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive
the vehicle at high speed until the engine has had 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. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
NOTEl After the engine has not started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the en- gine may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
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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. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
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NOTElAfter the engine has not started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the en- gine may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
4. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal
(M/T).
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.Stopping the engine
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driving except in an emergency. If the en- gine is stopped while driving, the brakeservomechanism 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.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while de-
pressing the brake pedal.
3. On vehicles with M/T, press the engine
switch to stop the engine, move the gear-
shift lever to the 1 st
(on an uphill) or “R”
(Reverse) (on a downhill) position. On vehicles with A/T or CVT , move the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi- tion, press the engine switch to stop the
engine.
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NOTElFor diesel-powered vehicles, if the tempera-
ture inside the engine compartment is high,
the cooling fans (A) will continue to operate for some time even if the engine is stopped.
Therefore, the operation sound of the cool-
ing fans may be heard even after the engine is stopped. This sound is normal and does
not indicate a malfunction.
After operating for a period of time, the cooling fans will stop automatically.
*: Front of the vehicle
If the keyless operation key is
not operating properly
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Insert the keyless operation key into the key
slot in the glove box. Starting the engine and changing the operation mode should now be possible.
Remove the keyless operation key from the
key slot after starting the engine or changing the operation mode.NOTEl Do not insert into the key slot anything other
than the keyless operation key. This couldcause damage or a malfunction.
l Remove the object or additional key from
the the keyless operation key before insert-ing the key into the key slot. The vehicle
may not be able to receive the registered ID
code from the registered key. Therefore, the engine may not start and the operation mode
may not change.
l The keyless operation key is fixed in the key
slot when inserted in the illustrated direc-
tion. Simply pull out the key to remove it from the key slot.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.
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To operate without using thekeyless 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 3-24.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
Keyless entry system
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Press the remote control switch, and all doors
and the tailgate will be locked or unlocked as
desired. It is also possible to operate the out-
side rear-view mirrors (Vehicles equipped with the mirror retractor switch).
1- LOCK () switch
2- UNLOCK (
) switch
3- Indication lamp
To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All the doors and the tailgate will be locked. The turn-signal
lamps will blink once when the doors and the
tailgate are locked.
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NOTElWith a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
pressing the LOCK switch (1) two times in
succession causes the Dead Lock System to be set. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 3-27.)
To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2). All the doors
and the tailgate will be unlocked. If the front room lamp switch is in the “DOOR” position
or the rear room lamp switch (except for ve- hicles equipped with the sunshade) is in the
middle ( •) position at this time, the room
lamp will come on for approximately 15 sec- onds and the turn-signal lamps will blink
twice.
Depending on the vehicle model, the position and tail lamps can also be set to turn on for
approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to “Instruments and controls: Welcome light” on page 5-52.
NOTEl The remote control switch does not operate
when one of the doors or the tailgate is open
or ajar. (Only the unlock function operates.)NOTEl Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the door and tailgate unlock function can be set so that only the driver’sdoor unlocks when the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed once.
If the door and tailgate unlock function is set
to work as described above, all the doors and the tailgate unlock when the UNLOCK
switch is pressed two times in succession.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock function” on page 3-23.
l The indication lamp (3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no
door or tailgate is opened within approxi-mately 30 seconds, relocking will automati-
cally occur.NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For further information, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
• The time from pressing the UNLOCK
switch (2) to the moment of automatic locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (flashing of the
turn-signal lamps) can be set to operate
only when the doors and backdoor are locked or only when the doors and back- door are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates
locking or unlocking of the doors and tail-
gate with the flash of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal
lamps are flashed by the confirmation function can be changed.
Operation of the Dead Lock
System
In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is possible to set the Dead Lock System usingthe remote controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page
3-27.)
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Operation of the outside rear-view mirrors (Vehicles equip- ped with mirror retractorswitch)
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To fold
Within 30 seconds of locking the doors and tailgate using the LOCK switch (1), press the LOCK switch twice rapidly to fold the out-
side rear-view mirrors.
To extend
Within 30 seconds of unlocking the doors
and tailgate using the UNLOCK switch (2),
press the UNLOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside rear-view mirrors to their
extended positions.
The outside rear-view mirrors are not ini-
tially set to work as described above. If you want them to work as described above, youneed to set them so that they do not retract/
extend when the doors and tailgate are
locked/unlocked using the keyless entry sys-
tem or keyless operation system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 6-10.
For details, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.NOTEl The outside rear-view mirrors cannot be fol-
ded or extended using the remote control
switch when one of the doors or the tailgate
is open or ajar.
l For vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors au- tomatically retract or extend when all the
doors and tailgate are locked or unlocked us- ing the remote control switches of the key- less entry system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear- view mirrors” on page 6-10.
l The remote control switch will operate with-
in approximately 4 m from the vehicle. However, the operating range of the remote
control switch may change if the vehicle is located near a power station, or radio/TVbroadcasting station.
l If either of the following problems occurs,
the battery may be exhausted.
• The remote control switch is operated at
the correct distance from the vehicle, but
the doors and tailgate are not locked/
unlocked in response.
• The indication lamp (3) is dim or does not
come on.

For further information, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer to
“Procedure for replacing the remote con- trol switch battery” on page 3-24.NOTEl If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch.
l If you wish to add a remote control switch,
please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. A max-
imum of 4 remote control switches are avail- able for your vehicle.Setting of door and tailgate un-
lock function (Except for vehi- cles equipped with a Dead LockSystem)
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The door and tailgate unlock function can be set to the following two conditions.
Each time the door and tailgate unlock func-
tion is set, a chime will sound to tell you the
condition of the door and tailgate unlock function.
Number of
chimesConditionOne chimeAll doors and the tailgate un-lockTwo chimesDriver’s door unlock only
1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
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2.Place the combination headlamps and
dipper switch in the “OFF” position, and leave the driver’s door open.
3. Press and hold the LOCK switch (1) for
4 to 10 seconds and then also press the
UNLOCK switch (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UN-
LOCK switches within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK switch in step 3.Procedure for replacing the re-
mote control switch battery
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1. Before replacing the battery, remove
static electricity from your body bytouching a metal part such as doorknob
of the room.
WARNINGl Danger of explosion if battery is incor-
rectly replaced.
Replace only with the same battery or an
equivalent type.CAUTIONl When the remote control switch case is
opened, be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal compo-
nents.NOTEl You may purchase a replacement battery at
an electric appliance store.
l A
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point can replace the battery for you
if you prefer.
2. With the MITSUBISHI mark facing
you, insert the cloth covered tip of a
straight blade (or minus) screwdriver in-
to the notch in the remote control switch
case and use it to open the case.
NOTEl Be sure to perform the procedure with the
MITSUBISHI mark facing you. If the
MITSUBISHI mark is not facing you when
you open the remote control switch case, the transmitter may come out.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + side (A)
up.+ side- sideCoin type battery CR2032
5. Close the case firmly.
6. Check the keyless operation function to
see that it works.
Doors
E00300402060CAUTIONlMake sure the doors are closed: driving with
doors not completely closed is dangerous.
l Never leave children in the vehicle unatten-
ded.
l Be careful not to lock the doors while the
key is inside the vehicle.
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NOTElTo prevent the key from being locked inside
the vehicle, neither the lock knob on the
driver’s door nor the key can be used to lock the driver’s door when it is open.
To lock or unlock with the key
1- Lock
2- Unlock
NOTEl When locking or unlocking with the key, on-
ly the driver’s door will be locked or un-
locked.
To lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate,
use the central door lock switch, the keyless entry system or the keyless operation func- tion.
Refer to “Central door locks” on pages
3-26 , “Keyless entry system” on pages 3-04,
3-21 , and “To operate using the keyless op-
eration function” on page 3-10.NOTEl If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless
operation system, the driver’s door can be locked or unlocked with the emergency key.
Refer to “Emergency key” on page 3-21.
To lock or unlock from inside
the vehicle
1- Lock
2- Unlock
Pull the inside door handle towards you toopen the door.
NOTEl The driver’s door can be opened without us-
ing the lock knob by pulling on the inside
door handle.NOTEl In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it
is not possible to unlock the door by pushingthe lock knob to the unlock side while the Dead Lock System is set.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page
3-27.)
To lock without using the key
Front passenger’s door, Rear
door
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.
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Operation mode ON remindersystem*
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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
E00300801777NOTElEach of the doors can be locked or unlocked
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.NOTEl 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 lockswitch.
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.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
To unlock the doors and tail-
gate
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You can select the functions to unlock the doors and tailgate either using the ignition
switch or the engine switch, or using the se- lector lever position A/T or CVT).
These functions are not activated when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. To acti-
vate or deactivate these functions, please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
Central door locks
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