2009 MITSUBISHI ASX Owners Manual

WARNING
l Do not attach accessories to the lower por-
tion of the driver’s side instrument panel.
Such objects could prevent the driver’s
knee airbag from inflating normally or
could be propelled and cause serious in-
jury if the airbag inflates. WARNING
l Do
not put packages, pets or other ob-
jects between the airbags and the driver
or front passenger. It could affect airbag
performance, or could cause injury when
the airbag inflates.
l Right after the airbag inflation, several
airbag system components will be hot. Do
not touch these components. There is a
danger of being burnt. WARNING
l The
airbag system is designed to work on-
ly once. Once the airbags have deployed,
they will not work again. They must
promptly be replaced, and we recom-
mend you to have the entire airbag sys-
tem inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Side airbag system* E00407600303
The side airbags (A) are contained in the driver and
front passenger seatbacks.
The

side airbag is designed to inflate only on the
side of the vehicle that is impacted, even with no
passenger in the front seat. The label shown here is attached to the seatbacks
with a side airbag.
Curtain airbag system*
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The curtain airbags are contained in the front pil-
lars

and roof side rail. The curtain airbag is de-
signed to inflate only on the side of the vehicle that
is impacted, even with no passenger in the front
seat or rear seat. Seat and seat belts
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Deployment of side airbags and cur-
tain airbags
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The side airbags and curtain airbags ARE DE-
SIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The
side airbags and curtain airbags are designed
to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate-to-
severe side impact to the middle of the passenger
compartment.
The typical condition is shown in the illustration. The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary
means

of protection in a collision. The SRS side air-
bags and curtain airbags are designed to provide ad-
ditional protection. Therefore, for your safety and
the safety of all occupants, be sure to always prop-
erly wear your seat belts. The side airbags and curtain airbags MAY NOT
DEPLOY when…
With

certain types of side collisions, the vehicle’s
body structure is designed to absorb the shock to
help protect the occupants from harm. (The vehicle
body’s side area may deform significantly as it ab-
sorbs the impact.) Under such circumstances, the
side airbags and curtain airbags may not deploy ir-
respective of the deformation and damage to the ve-
hicle body. Also, depending on the location of the
impact, the side airbags and curtain airbags may
not deploy simultaneously. Examples of some typical conditions are shown in
the illustration. 1- Side
impacts in an area away from the passen-
ger compartment
2- Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle col- lides with the side of vehicle
3- Collision with a utility pole, tree or other nar- row object 4- Oblique side impacts
5-

Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof Seat and seat belts
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Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do not
protect
the occupant in all types of side collisions,
be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.
The side airbags and curtain airbags ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The side airbags and curtain airbags are not de-
signed to deploy in conditions where they cannot
usually provide protection to the occupant. Typical
conditions are shown in the illustration. 1- Head-on collisions
2-

Rear end collisions
Because the side airbags and curtain airbags do
not protect the occupant in all types of colli-
sions, be sure to always properly wear your seat
belts. WARNING
l The
side airbags and curtain airbags are
designed to supplement the driver and pas-
senger seat belts in certain side impacts.
Seat belts should always be worn proper-
ly, and the driver and passenger should
sit well back and upright without leaning
against the window or door.
l The side airbags and curtain airbags in-
flate with great force. The driver and pas-
senger should not put their arms out the
window, and should not lean against the
door, in order to reduce risk of serious or
possible fatal injury from the deploying
side airbags and curtain airbags. WARNING
l Do
not allow any rear seat occupant to
hold onto the seatback of either front
seat, in order to reduce risk of injury
from the deploying side airbags. Special
care should be taken with children. WARNING
l Do
not place any objects near or in front
of the seatback of either front seat. They
could interfere with proper side airbag in-
flation, and also could cause injury if
thrown free by side airbag deployment.
l Do not place stickers, labels or additional
trim on the seatback of either front seat.
They could interfere with proper side air-
bag inflation.
l Do not install seat covers on seats with
side airbags. Do not re-cover seats that
have side airbags. This could interfere
with proper side airbag inflation.
l Do not attach a microphone (A) or any
other device or object around the part
where the curtain airbags (B) activate
such as on the windscreen, side door
glass, front and rear pillars and roof side
or assist grips. When the curtain airbags
inflate, the microphone or other device or
object will be hurled with great force or
the curtain airbags may not activate cor-
rectly, resulting in death or serious injury. Seat and seat belts
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WARNING
l Do not put a hanger or any heavy or poin-
ted object on the coat hook. If the curtain
airbag was activated, any such item could
be propelled away with great force and
could prevent the curtain airbag from in-
flating correctly. Hang clothes directly on
the coat hook (without using a hanger).
Make sure there are no heavy or sharp ob-
jects in the pockets of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
l Never install a rearward facing child re-
straint in the front passenger seat. A for-
ward facing child restraint should be
used in the rear seat whenever possible. If
a forward facing child restraint must be
used in the front passenger seat, adjust
the seat to the most rearward position,
and ensure that the child stays in the
child restraint and away from the door.
l Do not allow a child to lean against or
close to the front door even if the child is
seated in a child restraint system.
The child’s head should also not be
leaned against or be close to the area
where the side airbags and curtain air-
bags are located. It is dangerous if the
side airbags and curtain airbags inflate.
Failure to follow all of these instructions
could lead to serious or fatal injury to the
child.
l We recommend work around and on the
side airbags and curtain airbags system
to be done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. SRS warning lamp/display
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Warning lamp Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
The warning lamp/display illuminates when there
is

a fault with the system. In addition, the warning
display will be displayed on the information screen
in the multi-information display.
Normally, when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON,
the warning lamp should illuminate for several sec-
onds and then should go out.
In addition, if an SRS airbag and the pretensioner
system operate, the warning lamp illuminates and
stays on.
The SRS warning lamp is shared by the Supplemen-
tal Restraint System (SRS) and the seat belt preten-
sioner system. WARNING
l When
the warning lamp/display behaves
as follows, the system could be faulty.
The SRS airbag or pretensioner seat belt
might not operate normally during a col-
lision, etc., resulting in injury, so have
them inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. • The warning lamp does not illuminateor stays illuminated when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON.
• The warning lamp illuminates while driving.
• The warning display operates while driving.
SRS servicing E00407901521 WARNING
l We
recommend any maintenance per-
formed on or near the components of the
SRS to be performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Improper work on the SRS components
or wiring could result in inadvertent de-
ployment of the airbags, or could render
the SRS inoperative; either situation
could result in serious injury. Seat and seat belts
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WARNING
l Do not modify your steering wheel, seat
belt retractor or any other SRS compo-
nents. For example, replacement of the
steering wheel, or modifications to the
front bumper or body structure can ad-
versely affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.
l If your vehicle has sustained any damage,
we recommend you to have the SRS in-
spected to ensure it is in proper working
order.
l On vehicles with the side airbags, do not
modify your front seats, centre pillar and
centre console.
It can adversely affect SRS performance
and lead to possible injury.
If you found any tear, scratch, crack or
damage to the seat fabric near the side air-
bag, the portion of the front and rear pil-
lars and roof side rail, you should have
the SRS inspected by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
NOTE l When

you transfer ownership of the vehicle
to some other person, we urge you to alert
the new owner that it is equipped with the
SRS and refer the new owner to the applica-
ble section in this owner’s manual.
l If your vehicle has to be scrapped, do this in
line with local legislation and contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point to safely dismantle the airbag system. Seat and seat belts
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Instruments...................................................................................
3-02
Multi-information display .............................................................3-03
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list.................................................................................3-25
Indication lamps ........................................................................... 3-40
Warning lamps .............................................................................. 3-41
Information screen display ........................................................... 3-42
Combination headlamps and dipper switch ..................................3-44
Headlamp levelling ....................................................................... 3-48
Turn-signal lever...........................................................................3-49
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................................... 3-50
Fog lamp switch............................................................................3-50
Wiper and washer switch .............................................................. 3-51
Headlamp washer switch* ............................................................ 3-56
Rear window demister switch.......................................................3-57
Horn switch...................................................................................3-57 Instruments and controls
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Instruments
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Tachometer ® p. 3-02
2- Multi-information display ® p. 3-03
Information screen display list ® p. 3-26
3- Speedometer (km or mph + km/h)
4- Daytime dipper button (meter illumination
control) ® p. 3-02 Tachometer
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The

tachometer indicates the engine speed (r/min).
The tachometer helps you to obtain more economi-
cal driving and also warns you of excessive engine
speeds (Red zone). CAUTION
l
When
driving, watch the tachometer to
make sure that the engine speed indica-
tion does not rise into the red zone (exces-
sive engine rpm).
Daytime dipper button (meter illumi-
nation control) E00519800198
Each time you press this button, there is a sound
and the brightness of the instruments changes. NOTE
l You

can adjust to 8 different levels for when
the position lamps are illuminated and 8 for
when they are not.
l When the lamp switch is in a position other
than the “OFF” position, the meter illumina-
tion switches automatically to the adjusted
brightness, depending on the brightness out-
side the vehicle.
l The brightness level of the instruments is stor-
ed when the ignition switch is turned to the
“OFF” position or the operation mode is put
in OFF.
l If you press and hold the button for longer
than about 1 second when the position lamps
are illuminated, the brightness level changes
to the maximum level. Pressing and holding
the button for longer than about 1 second
again returns the brightness level to the previ-
ous level. 1- Brightness display
2-

Rheostat illumination button Instruments and controls
3-02
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