4WD MITSUBISHI ASX 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

ForewordE09200107208
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
regulations 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 amendment 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
owner’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
appear.
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.
NOTE
Gives helpful information.
You will see another important symbol:
*: indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer to the sales cata- logue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand DriveM/T: Manual TransmissionRHD: Right-Hand DriveA/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
CapacityPetrol-powered vehicles2WD models58 litres*1
63 litres *24WD models60 litresDiesel-powered vehicles 60 litres
Recommended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles Unleaded 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.*1 : For vehicles with vehicle identification numbers that begin with “4”
*2 : For vehicles with vehicle identification numbers that begin with “J”CAUTIONl Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to use only diesel fuel that meets the EN 590 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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Graphical expression for con-sumer information
Identifier for petrol-type fuels
E5: Petrol fuel containing up to 2.7 % (m/m) oxygen or up to 5.0 % (V/V) ethanol – Eg.
EN 228 compliant unleaded petrol
E10: Petrol fuel containing up to 3.7 % (m/m) oxygen or up to 10.0 % (V/V) ethanol
– Eg. EN 228 compliant unleaded petrol
The petrol engine are compatible with E5
type petrol (containing 5 % ethanol) and E10 type petrol (containing 10 % ethanol) con-forming to European standards EN 228.
CAUTIONDo not use more than 10 % concentration of etha- nol (grain alcohol) by volume.
Use of more than 10 % concentration may lead to damage to your vehicle fuel system, engine, en-
gine sensors and exhaust system.Identifier for diesel-type fuels
B7: Diesel fuel containing up to 7.0 % (V/V)
Fatty Acid Methyl Esters – Eg. EN 590 com-pliant diesel
The diesel engine are compatible with B7
type diesel (containing 7 % fatty acid methyl
esters) conforming to European standards EN590.
CAUTIONDo not use more than 7 % concentration of fatty acid methyl esters (bio diesel) by volume.
Use of more than 7 % concentration would ad-
versely affect the engine’s performance and dura- bility.Filling the fuel tank
E00200204289WARNINGlWhen handling fuel, comply with the safe-
ty regulations displayed by garages and
filling stations.WARNINGl Gasoline is highly flammable and explo-
sive. You could be burned or seriously in-
jured when handling it. When refueling
your vehicle, always turn the engine off and keep away from flames, sparks, andsmoking materials. Always handle fuel in
well-ventilated outdoor areas.
l Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to
get rid of your body’s static electricity by
touching a metal part of the car or the fuel pump. Any static electricity on your
body could create a spark that ignites fuel vapour.
l Perform the whole refueling process
(opening the fuel tank filler door, remov-
ing the fuel cap, etc.) by yourself. Do not let any other person come near the fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help
you and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel vapour could be ignited.
l Do not move away from the fuel tank fill-
er until refueling is finished. If you moved
away and did something else (for exam- ple, sitting on a seat) part-way through
the refueling process, you could pick up a fresh charge of static electricity.
l If the tank cap must be replaced, use only
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS genuine part.
Fuel tank capacity
Petrol-pow-
ered vehi- cles2WD models63 litres4WD models60 litres
Filling the fuel tank
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Multi-information displayE00519902959
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 temper- ature, fuel remaining, 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.1- mark display screen (when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 5-052- Information screen (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is OFF)
® p. 5-05
Interrupt display screen (when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is OFF) ® p. 5-073- Door ajar warning display screen (when
the ignition switch or the operation
mode is OFF) ® p. 5-08
4- Drive mode indicator display screen* ® p. 5-09
5-
mark display screen (when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is ON)
® p. 5-09
Multi-information display
5-03OGAE18E1Instruments and controls5When the ignition switch or the operation mode is OFFType 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2 When the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON (A/T, CVT)
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is ON (M/T)

Service reminder
When the time for periodic inspection ar-rives, the warning display is displayed for a
few seconds after the ignition switch or the operation mode ON screen. Refer to “Service
reminder” on page 5-16.
Type 1
Type 2
Drive mode indicator display
screen*
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Type 1Type 2
This displays the 4WD status.
If you select “4WD LOCK” mode with the drive mode selector, “4WD LOCK” is dis-played; if you select “4WD AUTO” mode,
“4WD” is displayed.
Nothing is displayed when 2WD mode is se- lected. Refer to “Drive mode-selector” on
page 6-39. mark display screen (when
the ignition switch or the oper- ation mode is ON
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This is displayed when you
press the multi-information meter switch and switch the
warning display screen.
This mark is also displayed if there is another warning
other than the one displayed.
When the cause of the warning display is
eliminated, the
mark goes out automatical-
ly.
NOTEl When the mark is displayed, the warning
display screen can be redisplayed on the in- formation screen.
Refer to “Information screen (when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is OFF)” on page 5-05.
Refer to “Information screen (when the igni- tion switch or the operation mode is ON)”
on page 5-10
Multi-information display
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Screen type 1Screen type 2CauseSolution (Reference)lThere is a fault in the Active
Stability Control (ASC).l We recommend you to have it
checked.
Refer to “Active Stability Control (ASC)” on page
6-51.l There is a fault in the hill start
assist.l Have the vehicle checked at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Refer to “Hill start assist” on page 6-46.l There is a fault in the elec-
tronically controlled 4WD
system.l We recommend you to have it
checked.
Refer to “Electronically con- trolled 4WD system” on page
6-39.l There is a fault in the
A/T or
CVT.l We recommend you to have it
checked.
Refer to “Automatic transmis-
sion INVECS-II Sports Mode
6A/T (Intelligent & Innova-
tive Vehicle Electronic Con- trol System II)” on page6-26.
Refer to “Automatic transmis-
sion INVECS-III Sports
Mode 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic
Control System III)” on page
6-32.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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Screen type 1Screen type 2CauseSolution (Reference)lThe electronically controlled
4WD system is hot.l Refer to “Electronically con-
trolled 4WD system” on page 6-39.l The fuel additives are running
low.l Refill the fuel additives at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.l The fuel is running low.lRefuel as soon as possible.
Refer to “Fuel remaining
warning display” on page 5-16.l An excessive amount of par-
ticulate matter (PM) accumu- lates inside the diesel particu-
late filter (DPF).l Refer to “Diesel particulate
filter (DPF)” on page 6-17.l It is suspected that the engine
oil level has increased exces- sively.l Immediately have your vehi-
cle checked by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Refer to “Engine oil level warning display” on page5-50.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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Screen type 1Screen type 2System operation statusReferencelWhen “2WD” mode is selec-
ted with the drive mode selec-torl Refer to “Electronically con-
trolled 4WD system” on page
6-39.l When “4WD AUTO” mode is
selected with the drive mode selectorl When “4WD LOCK” mode is
selected with the drive mode selectorl When the Active Stability
Control (ASC) is operatingl Refer to “Active Stability
Control (ASC)” on page
6-51.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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Economical driving............................................................................. 6-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs.................................................................. 6-03
Safe driving techniques....................................................................... 6-03
Running-in recommendations............................................................. 6-04 Parking brake...................................................................................... 6-06
Parking................................................................................................ 6-07
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment....................................... 6-08
Inside rear-view mirror....................................................................... 6-08 Outside rear-view mirrors................................................................... 6-10
Ignition switch.....................................................................................6-12 Steering wheel lock............................................................................. 6-13
Starting................................................................................................ 6-14 Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*........................................................... 6-17Turbocharger operation*..................................................................... 6-18Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*..................................................... 6-19
Manual transmission*......................................................................... 6-23 Automatic transmission INVECS-II 6A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System II)*....................... 6-26
Automatic transmission INVECS-III 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*...................... 6-32
Electronically controlled 4WD system*............................................. 6-39 4-wheel drive operation...................................................................... 6-41
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation............. 6-43
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................. 6-44
Braking................................................................................................ 6-44
Hill start assist*................................................................................... 6-46
Brake assist system............................................................................. 6-47
Emergency stop signal system*.......................................................... 6-48
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............................................................ 6-48Electric power steering system (EPS)................................................. 6-50
Active stability control (ASC)*.......................................................... 6-51Cruise control*.................................................................................... 6-54
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)*................................... 6-59
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*...................................................... 6-68
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*........................................ 6-71 Reversing sensor system*................................................................... 6-77
Rear-view camera*............................................................................. 6-81 Cargo loads......................................................................................... 6-84Trailer towing......................................................................................6-85Starting and driving
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Economical drivingE00600102624
For economical driving, there are some tech- nical requirements that have to be met. Theprerequisite for low fuel consumption is a
properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve longer life of the vehicle and the most eco- nomical operation, we recommend you tohave the vehicle checked at regular intervals in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas
and noise are highly influenced by personal
driving habits as well as the particular operat- ing conditions. The following points shouldbe observed in order to minimize wear of
brakes, tyres and engine as well as to reduce
environmental pollution.
Accelerating and decelerating
Drive according to the traffic conditions andavoid sudden starts, sudden acceleration and
sudden braking, as they will increase fuel
consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed. Always use the highest shift position
possible.
Selecting the 4WD drive mode
(4WD vehicles)
The drive mode-selector should be set to “2WD” when driving on normal roads and
express ways to obtain best possible fuel
economy.
City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping increases the average fuel consumption. Use roads with
smooth traffic flow whenever possible. When driving on congested roads, avoid use of a
low shift position at high engine speeds.
Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even during
idling. Avoid extended idling whenever pos-
sible.
Speed
At higher vehicle speed, more fuel is con-
sumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator pedal willsave a significant amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at regular
intervals. Low tyre inflation pressure increa-ses road resistance and fuel consumption. In addition, low tyre pressures adversely affect
tyre wear and driving stability.
Cargo loads
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the
luggage compartment. Especially during city
driving where frequent starting and stopping is necessary, the increased weight of the ve-
hicle will greatly affect fuel consumption. Al-
so avoid driving with unnecessary luggage or carriers, etc., on the roof; the increased air re- sistance will increase fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by keeping a hot engine running. After the
engine is started, commence driving as soon
as possible.
Air conditioning
The use of the air conditioning will increase the fuel consumption.
Economical driving
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CAUTIONlNever hold the vehicle stationary while in
CVT on a hill with the accelerator, always
apply the parking brake and/or service
brake.Parking
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unatten-
ded, always switch off the engine and carry the key.
NOTEl On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec- tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.When the CVT makes no speed
change
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If the transmission does not change speeds
while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphillslope, it may be that there is something un-
usual happening in the transmission, causing a safety device to activate. We recommendthat you have your vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
Electronically controlled
4WD system* E00604901522
The electronically controlled 4WD system isa 4-wheel drive system that allows one of
three drive modes to be selected with a switch, in accordance with the driving condi-tions.

The following drive modes are available.
Drive modeFunction
2WD
This mode is for econom-
ical driving on normal dry
roads and motorway.
Driving in front-wheel
drive.Drive modeFunction
4WD AUTO
The default mode.
This mode is for automat-
ically controlling the dis-
tribution of driving torque
to all four wheels accord-
ing to the driving condi-
tions.
4WD LOCK
This mode is for driving
in slippery conditions
such as on snow-covered
roads or sand.
The large amount of driv-
ing torque that is applied
to the rear tyres enables
getting out of slippery
areas and powerful driv-
ing is possible across all
ranges.
4-wheel drive operation requires special driv- ing skills.
Carefully read the “4-wheel drive operation”
on page 6-41 and take care to drive safely.
Electronically controlled 4WD system*
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