2009 MITSUBISHI ASX fuel type

Fuel selection
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mended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane num-
ber (EN228) 1600 models, 1800 models95 RON or higher
2000 models 90 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles Cetane number (EN590)51 or higher CAUTION
l
For
petrol-powered vehicles, the use of lea-
ded fuel can result in serious damage to
the engine and catalytic converter. Do not
use leaded fuel.
l Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to
use only diesel fuel that meets the EN590
standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel (bio
diesel, methylester, etc.) would adversely
affect the engine’s performance and dura-
bility. NOTE
l Petrol-powered

vehicles have the knock con-
trol system so that you can use unleaded pet-
rol 90 RON as an emergent measure in case
unleaded petrol 95 RON or higher is not avail-
able on journey, etc.
In such a case, you don’t need to adjust the
engine specially. In case of using unleaded
petrol 90 RON, the engine performance level
is reduced.
l Due to the separation of paraffin, the fluidity
of the fuel decreases considerably as the tem-
perature falls.
Because of this fact there are two kinds of
fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use.
Select either of the two kinds of fuel in ac-
cordance with ambient temperature.
Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When travelling abroad, find out in advance
about the fuels served in local service stations.
l Repeatedly driving short distances at low
speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel
system and engine, resulting in poor starting
and poor acceleration. If these problems oc-
cur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehi-
cle. The additive will remove the deposits,
thereby returning the engine to a normal con-
dition. Be sure to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER.
Using an unsuitable additive could make the
engine malfunction. For details, please con-
tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. l
Poor quality petrol can cause problems such
as difficult starting, stalling, engine noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob-
lems, try another brand and/or grade of petrol.
If the check engine warning lamp flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible
at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. General information
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Multi-information display
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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 temperature, fuel remain-
ing, 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.
When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is OFF
Type 1 Type 2When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON (CVT)
Type 1 Type 2When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON (M/T)
Type 1 Type 21-
mark display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-05
2- Information

screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-05
Interrupt display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-06
3- Door ajar warning display screen (when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is OFF) ® p. 3-07
4- Drive mode indicator display screen* ® p. 3-08
5- mark display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON) ® p. 3-09 8-
Selector lever position display screen* ® p. 3-14
9- Outside temperature display screen ® p. 3-14
10- Fuel remaining display screen ® p. 3-14
11- Engine coolant temperature display ® p. 3-10
12- Gearshift indicator display screen* ® p. 4-21
13- Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) display screen* ® p. 4-17
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF display screen* ® p. 4-20 Instruments and controls
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Multi-information meter switch
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Each
time the multi-information meter switch is op-
erated, a sound is emitted and the multi-informa-
tion display changes between information such as
warnings, odometer (Type 1), tripmeter, service re-
minder, engine coolant temperature (Type 1), aver-
age and momentary fuel consumption, driving
range, and average speed.
It is also possible to change elements such as the
language and units used on the multi-information
display by operating the multi-information meter
switch. mark display screen (when
the ignition switch or the oper-
ation mode is OFF) E00520100553
If

you press the multi-information meter
switch and return from the warning dis-
play screen to the previous screen, the mark is displayed.
Refer

to “To return to the screen dis-
played before the warning display” on
page 3-06. This mark is also displayed if there is an-
other

warning other than the one dis-
played. When the cause of the warning
display is eliminated, the mark goes
out automatically.
NOTE
l When

the mark is displayed,
the

warning display screen can be
redisplayed on the information
screen.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is OFF)” on page
3-05.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page
3-09. Information screen (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is OFF)
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Each

time you lightly press the multi-information
meter switch, the display screen switches in the fol-
lowing order.
Type 1
Type 2 When there is no
warning display
When there is a
warning display
When there is no
warning display
When there is a
warning display
1-
Odometer (Type 1)/Tripmeter 2-
Odometer (Type 1)/Tripmeter 3- Service reminder
4-

Redisplay of a warning display screen Instruments and controls
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6- Average speed display, average fuel consump-
tion display, momentary fuel consumption
display (Type 1)
7- Driving range display, momentary fuel con- sumption display (Type 2)
8- Average fuel consumption display, momenta- ry fuel consumption display (Type 2)
9- Average speed display, momentary fuel con- sumption display (Type 2)
10- Function setting screen
11- Redisplay of a warning display screen
NOTE l While driving, even if you operate the multi-
information meter switch, the function set-
ting screen is not displayed. Always stop the
vehicle in a safe place before operating.
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
l When there is information to be announced,
such as a system fault, the buzzer sounds and
the screen display is switched.
Refer to “Interrupt display screen (when the
ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON)” on page 3-13. Odometer/Tripmeter
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Type 1Type 2 The operation method is the same as when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is OFF.
Refer

to “Odometer/Tripmeter” on page 3-06 for
further details.
Type 1
Type 2 Service reminder
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This displays the distance and number of
months
until the next periodic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page
3-15.
Type 1
Type 2 Engine coolant temperature
display
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This
indicates the engine coolant temper-
ature.
If the coolant becomes hot, “ ”
will
blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine cool-
ant temperature display while you are
driving. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is overheating,
“ ” will blink. In this case, the
bar graph is on the red zone.
lmmediately park the vehicle in
a safe place and take the re-
quired measures. Refer to “En-
gine overheating” on page
6-04.
Driving range display E00521500596
This displays the approximate driving range (how
many

more kilometres or miles you can drive).
When the driving range falls below approximately
50 km (30 miles), “---” is displayed. Instruments and controls
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Refuel as soon as possible.Type 1
Type 2NOTE
l The

driving range is determined based on the
fuel consumption data. This may vary depend-
ing on the driving conditions and habits.
Treat the distance displayed as just a rough
guideline.
l When you refuel, the driving range display is
updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of
fuel, the correct value will not be displayed.
Fill with a full tank whenever possible.
l On rare occasions, the value displayed for
the driving range may change if you are
parked on an extremely steep incline. This is
due to the movement of fuel in the tank and
does not indicate a malfunction. l
The
display setting can be changed to the pre-
ferred units (km or miles). Refer to “Chang-
ing the function settings (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is ON)” on
page 3-17.
Average speed display E00521600656
This displays the average speed from the last reset
to the present time.
There are the following 2 mode settings.
For

the method for changing the average speed dis-
play setting, refer to “Changing the function set-
tings (when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
Type 1 Type 2 Manual reset mode
l When

the average speed is being displayed,
if you hold down the multi-information me-
ter switch, the average speed displayed at
that time is reset. l
When
the following operation is performed,
the mode setting is automatically switched
from manual to auto.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
Turn the ignition switch from the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position to the “ON” position.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
Change the operation mode from ACC or
OFF to ON.

Switching to auto occurs automatically. If
switching to manual mode is done, however,
the data from the last reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode l When the average speed is being displayed,
if you hold down the multi-information me-
ter switch, the average speed displayed at
that time is reset.
l When the engine switch or the operation
mode is in the following conditions, the aver-
age speed display is automatically reset.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or longer.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The operation mode is in ACC or OFF for
about 4 hours or longer. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l The
average speed display and the average
fuel consumption display can be reset individ-
ually for the auto reset mode and manual re-
set mode.
l “---” is displayed when the average speed can-
not be measured.
l The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset
mode”.
l The display setting can be changed to the pre-
ferred units (km/h or mph).
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
l The memory of the auto reset mode or man-
ual reset mode for the average speed display
is erased if the battery is disconnected.
Average fuel consumption display E00521700628
This displays the average fuel consumption from
the last reset to the present time.
There are the following 2 mode settings. For information on how to change the average fuel
consumption
display setting, refer to “Changing
the function settings (when the ignition switch or
the operation mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
Type 1 Type 2 The “ ”
mark (A) in the momentary fuel gauge
shows the average fuel consumption. (Type 2)

Manual reset mode
l When the average fuel consumption is being
displayed, if you hold down the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, the average fuel con-
sumption displayed at that time is reset. l
When
the following operation is performed,
the mode setting is automatically switched
from manual to auto.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
Turn the ignition switch from the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position to the “ON” position.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
Change the operation mode from ACC or
OFF to ON.

Switching to auto occurs automatically. If
switching to manual mode is done, however,
the data from the last reset is displayed.
Auto reset mode l When the average fuel consumption is being
displayed, if you hold down the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, the average fuel con-
sumption displayed at that time is reset.
l When the engine switch or the operation
mode is in the following conditions, the aver-
age fuel consumption display is automatical-
ly reset.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or longer.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
The operation mode is in ACC or OFF for
about 4 hours or longer. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l The
average speed display and the average
fuel consumption display can be reset individ-
ually for the auto reset mode and manual re-
set mode.
l “---” is displayed when the average fuel con-
sumption cannot be measured.
l The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset
mode”.
l The average fuel consumption depends on
the driving condition (road condition, driving
behavior, etc.). The displayed fuel consump-
tion may vary from the actual fuel consump-
tion. Treat the fuel consumption displayed as
just a rough guideline.
l The memory of the auto reset mode or man-
ual reset mode for the average fuel consump-
tion display is erased if the battery is discon-
nected.
l The display setting can be changed to the pre-
ferred units {km/L, mpg (US), mpg (UK) or
L/100 km}. Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page 3-17. Momentary fuel consumption display
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While
driving, this displays the momentary fuel con-
sumption, using a bar graph.
Type 1 Type 2 When the momentary fuel consumption surpasses
the

average fuel consumption, the momentary fuel
consumption is displayed with a green bar graph.
(Type 2)
Be conscious that when maintaining the momenta-
ry fuel consumption above the average fuel con-
sumption, driving with better fuel consumption can
be possible.
NOTE
l When the momentary fuel consumption can-
not be measured, the bar graph is not dis-
played. l
The
display setting can be changed to the pre-
ferred units {km/L, mpg (US), mpg (UK) or
L/100 km}. Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
l It is possible to cancel the green bar graph.
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17. Function setting screen
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The

“Display language”, “Temperature
unit”, “Fuel consumption unit”, and
“Average fuel consumption and speed re-
set method” etc. settings can be modi-
fied as desired.
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is ON)” on page 3-17 for fur-
ther details.
Interrupt display screen (when the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode is
ON) E00522000673
Warning display
When
there is information to be announced, such
as a system fault, a sound is emitted and the infor-
mation screen switches to the warning display
screen.
Refer to the warning list and take the necessary
measures.
Refer to “Warning display list (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is ON)” on page
3-30.
When the cause of the warning display is elimina-
ted, the warning display goes out automatically. Instruments and controls
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To return to the screen displayed before the
warning display
Even
if the cause of the warning display is not elim-
inated, you can return to the screen that was dis-
played before the warning display.

If you press the multi-information meter switch,
the display screen switches to the screen that was
displayed before the warning display and the mark (A) is displayed.
Type 1
Type 2
NOTE
l Warning

display screens with a “ ”
or “ ”
mark
displayed in the upper right of the
screen can be switched. If you want to switch
the display, press the multi-information me-
ter switch as follows.
“ ”: Press lightly.
“ ”: Press for about 2 seconds or more. Redisplay of a warning display screen
When

the mark is displayed, if you lightly press
the

multi-information meter switch a few times, the
warning display screen you switched from is dis-
played again.
Other interrupt displays
The operation status of each system is displayed on
the information screen.
Refer to the appropriate page in the warning dis-
play list for further details.
Refer to “Other interrupt displays” on page 3-37. Selector lever position display
screen*
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Shows the position of the selector lever.
Refer

to “Selector lever operation” on
page 4-24. Outside temperature display
screen
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This

shows the temperature outside the
vehicle.
NOTE
l The display setting can be
changed to the preferred units (°C
or °F).
Refer to “Changing the function
settings (when the ignition switch
or the operation mode is ON)” on
page 3-17. l
Depending
on factors such as the
driving conditions, the displayed
temperature may vary from the ac-
tual outside temperature.
Fuel remaining display screen E00522200402
This displays the amount of fuel remaining.
Type 1 Type 2 CAUTION
l
For
petrol-powered vehicles, do not run
out of fuel, or the catalytic converter may
be adversely affected.
If the warning display appears, refuel as
soon as possible.
l For diesel-powered vehicles, do not drive
with an extremely low fuel level; running
out of fuel could cause damage to the fuel
system. Instruments and controls
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