2009 MITSUBISHI ASX ECO mode

CAUTION
ard brake system is working. (The stand-
ard
brake system is functioning normal-
ly.) If this happens, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected as soon as pos-
sible. • When the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON, the warning lamp
does not come on or it remains on and
does not go off.
• The warning lamp comes on while driv- ing
• The warning display appears while driving
If the warning lamp/display illuminate
while driving E00607301295
If only the ABS warning lamp/display illuminate
Avoid
hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether the
lamp goes out after a few minutes driving; if it then
remains off during driving, there is no problem.
However, if the warning lamp/display do not disap-
pear, or if they come on again when the vehicle is
driven, we recommend you to have the vehicle
checked. If the ABS warning lamp/display and brake warn-
ing lamp/display illuminate at the same time
Warning lamp Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
The ABS and brake force distribution function may
not

work, so hard braking could make the vehicle
unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you
to have it checked. NOTE
l The

ABS warning lamp and brake warning
lamp illuminate at the same time and the warn-
ing displays appear alternately on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play.
After driving on icy roads E00618800150
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any
snow

and ice which may have accumulated around
the wheels. On vehicles that have an ABS, be care-
ful not to damage the wheel speed sensors (A) or
the cables located at each wheel.
Front
Rear Starting and driving
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NOTE
l An
operation noise may be emitted from the
engine compartment in the following situa-
tions. The sound is associated with checking
the operations of the ASC. At this time, you
may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you
depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-
tion. • When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while af- ter the engine is turned on.
l When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating nor-
mally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
l When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function E00619000087
On slippery surfaces, the traction control function
prevents

the drive wheels from spinning excessive,
thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stop-
ped condition. It also provides sufficient driving
force and steering performance as the vehicle turns
while pressing the acceleration pedal. CAUTION
l
When
driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and
drive the vehicle at moderate speeds. Stability control function
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The

stability control function is designed to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on slip-
pery roads or during rapid steering manoeuvres. It
works by controlling the engine output and brake
on each wheel.
NOTE
l The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.
“ASC OFF” switch E00619200353
The ASC is automatically activated when the igni-
tion

switch is turned to the “ON” position or the op-
eration mode is put in ON. You can deactivate the
system by pressing down the “ASC OFF” switch
for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the display/indica-
tor

will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, momentari-
ly press the “ASC OFF” switch; the display/indi-
cator is turned off. CAUTION
l
For
safety reasons, the “ASC OFF”
switch should be operated when your ve-
hicle is stopped.
l Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving
in normal circumstances.
NOTE l When

moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In such sit-
uations, temporarily turning off the ASC
with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it eas-
ier to move out your vehicle.
l Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.
l If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will ac-
tivate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC OFF
display E00619300426 ASC operation display/ASC indicator
The

display/indicator will blink when the
ASC is operating. ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
This

display/incicator will turn on when
the ASC is turned off with the “ASC
OFF” switch. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l The
combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model. CAUTION
l
When display/indicator blinks, ASC is
operating,
which means that the road is
slippery or that your vehicle’s wheels are
beginning to slip. If this happens, drive
slower with less accelerator input.
l If the temperature in the braking system
continues to increase due to continuous
brake control on a slippery road surface,
the display/indicator will blink. To pre-
vent

the brake system from overheating,
the brake control of the traction control
function will be temporarily suspended.
The engine control of the traction control
function and normal brake operation will
not be affected. Park your vehicle in a
safe place. When the temperature in the
braking system has come down, the dis-
play/indicator

will be turned off and the
traction control function will start operat-
ing again.
NOTE l The display/indicator may turn on when
you

start the engine. This means that the bat-
tery voltage momentarily dropped when the
engine was started. It does not indicate a mal-
function, provided that the display goes out
immediately. l
When
a compact spare tyre has been put on
your vehicle, the gripping ability of the tyre
will be lower, making it more likely that the display/indicator will blink.
ASC warning display E00619400443
If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the
following display/indicator will turn on. -
ASC indicator -
ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indica-
tor
Warning display type 1 Warning display type 2
NOTE
l The

combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model. CAUTION
l
The system may be malfunctioning.
Park

your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the
display/indicator goes out. If they go out,
there is no abnormal condition. If they do
not go out or appear frequently, it is not
necessary to stop the vehicle immediately,
but we recommend you to have your vehi-
cle inspected.
Towing E00624400050 CAUTION
l
When
towing the vehicle with only the
front wheels or only the rear wheels
raised off the ground, do not place the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” position or do
not put the operation mode in ON. Plac-
ing the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion or putting the operation mode in ON
could cause the ASC to operate, resulting
in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method de-
pends on the transmission type and the ve-
hicle’s drive configuration.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page
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NOTE
l If
the cruise control is on when the following
operation is performed, cruise control will be
on automatically the next time you start the
engine. The “CRUISE” indication lamp will
also be on.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless oper-
ation system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.
l If the battery voltage is insufficient, the mem-
ory data for the cruise control may be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indication lamp
may not come on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, press the “ON OFF” switch
once again to turn on the cruise control.
2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired speed, then press and release the “COAST
SET” switch (B) when the “CRUISE” indica-
tion lamp is illuminated. The vehicle will
then maintain the desired speed. NOTE
l When
you release the “COAST SET”
switch, the vehicle speed will be set.
To increase the set speed E00609400626
There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.
“ACC RES” switch
Press

and hold the “ACC RES” switch (C) while
driving at the set speed, and your speed will then
gradually increase.
When you reach your desired speed, release the
switch. Your new cruising speed is now set. To increase your speed in small amounts, press the
“ACC

RES” switch for less than about 1 second
and release it.
Each time you press the “ACC RES” switch, your
vehicle will go about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. Accelerator pedal
While

driving at the set speed, use the accelerator
pedal to reach your desired speed and then press
the “COAST SET” switch (B) and release the
switch momentarily to set a new desired cruising
speed. To decrease the set speed
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There are 2 ways to decrease the set speed.
“COAST SET” switch
Press and hold the “COAST SET” switch (B) while
driving

at the set speed, and your speed will slow
down gradually. Starting and driving
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1
830.5 mm
2 461 mm
3 68.5 mm
4 75 mm
5 310 mm
6 13.5 mm
7 66.5 mm
8 50 mm
9 52 mm
10 464 mm
(at kerb weight condi- tion)
370 mm to 384 mm (at laden condition)
11 447 mm
12 487 mm
13 495 mm
14 525.5 mmNOTE
l The
values under item 12 can be varied de-
pending on the loading condition of cargo or
luggage.
Operating hints l To prevent the clutch from slipping (Vehicle
with a M/T only), do not rev the engine more
than is required when starting off. l
Be
sure that the driving speed does not ex-
ceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you obey the lo-
cal regulations in case driving speed with a
trailer is limited to less than 100 km/h
(62 mph).
l To prevent shocks from the overrun brake, de-
press the brake pedal lightly at first and then
more strongly.
l To make full use of engine braking, change
to a lower shift point before descending a
slope.
Additional precautions for vehicles equipped with
a CVT
It is recommended the “D” position on slopes or at
low speed.
Use the sports mode in mountainous areas in order
to make better use of engine braking and to assist
the brake system.
However, be sure that the speed does not exceed
the maximum speed limit for the selected shift posi-
tion.
Overheating
This will normally occur as a result of some me-
chanical failure. If your vehicle should overheat,
stop and check for a loose or broken water pump/
alternator drive belt, a blocked radiator air intake
or a low coolant level. If these items are satisfacto-
ry the overheating could be caused by a number of
mechanical causes that would have to be checked
at a competent service centre. CAUTION
l
If the engine overheats, please refer to the
“Engine

overheating” section of “For
emergencies” prior to taking any correc-
tive action.
l On vehicles equipped with CVT, if the warning display is showing, the tempera-
ture of the CVT fluid is high.
Read

the reference page and take the re-
quired measures.
Refer to “When a malfunction occurs in
the CVT” on page 4-27. Starting and driving
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Temperature control dial
E00700900368
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise.Heater/
Manual air conditioning Automatic air conditioningNOTE
l While

the engine coolant temperature is low,
the temperature of the air from the heater
will be cool/cold until the engine warms up,
even if you have selected warm air with the
dial.
l On vehicles with the automatic air condition-
ing, when the temperature is set to the high-
est or the lowest setting under the AUTO op-
eration, the air selection and the air condition-
ing will be automatically changed as follows.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature isset to the highest setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air
conditioning will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air
conditioning will operate. The settings described above are the factory set-
tings.

The air selection and air conditioning
switches can be customized (function setting
changed), and the automatic switching of outside
air and the air conditioning according to operating
conditions can be changed as desired.
For further information, we recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Refer to “Customizing the air conditioning switch
(Automatic air conditioning)” on page 5-05.
Refer to “Customizing the air selection” on page
5-05.
Air selection switch E00701300721
To change the air selection, simply press the air se-
lection

switch. There is a sound each time the
switch is pressed.
l Outside air: Indication lamp (A) is OFF
Outside air is introduced into the passenger
compartment.
l Recirculated air: Indication lamp (A) is ON
Air is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment.
Heater/
Manual air conditioning Automatic air conditioning CAUTION
l
Normally, use the outside position to keep
the

windscreen and side windows clear
and quickly remove fog or frost from the
windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or
if the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated use the recirculation position.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up.
NOTE l On

vehicles with the heater and the manual
air conditioning, when the system operates
with the selection switch in the outside posi-
tion, the system automatically determines
whether to continue using outside air or to
perform recirculation. If the outside air tem-
perature is high, the system selects recircula-
tion and causes the indication lamp (A) in
the switch to illuminate (for vehicles with
the manual air conditioning, the system se-
lects recirculation to achieve rapid cooling).
Press the selection switch to return to outside
air introduction.
l On vehicles with the automatic air condition-
ing, when the mode selection dial or the blow-
er speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO”
position again after manual operation, the air
selection dial will also be automatically con-
trolled. For pleasant driving
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l
On vehicles with the automatic air condition-
ing, when the engine coolant temperature
rises to a certain level, the air selection is au-
tomatically switched to the recirculation posi-
tion and the indication lamp (A) comes on.
At this time, the system will not switch to the
outside position even if the air selection
switch is pushed.
Customizing the air selection E00732500107
Functions can be changed as desired, as stated below.
l Enable automatic air control
•

Heater/Manual air conditioning:When the system operates, the air selec-
tion switch will be automatically control-
led.
• Automatic air conditioning: When the mode selection dial or blower
speed selection dial is turned to the “AU-
TO” position, the air selection switch is al-
so controlled automatically.
l Disable automatic air control
• Heater/Manual air conditioning:Even when the system operates, the air se-
lection switch will not be automatically
controlled.
• Automatic air conditioning: Even when the mode selection dial or
blower speed selection dial is turned to
the “AUTO” position, the air selection
switch is not controlled automatically.
l Setting change method
Hold down the air selection switch for about
10 seconds or more.
When the setting is changed, a sound is emit-
ted and the indication lamp flashes. • When
the setting is changed from enable
to disable 3 sounds are emitted and the in-
dication lamp flashes 3 times.
• When the setting is changed from disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted and the in-
dication lamp flashes 3 times.
NOTE l The factory setting is “Enable automatic air
control.”
l When the mode selection dial is turned to
“ ”,
in order to prevent misting of the win-
dows the ventilator automatically switches to
outside air even if “Disable automatic air con-
trol” is set.
Air conditioning switch (Air conditioning) E00701500909
Push the switch to turn the air conditioning on, indi-
cation lamp (A) will come on.
There is a sound each time the switch is pressed.
Manual air conditioning Automatic air conditioning Push the switch again to switch it off. CAUTION
l
When
using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with a CVT is stationary, fully depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTE l If

a problem is detected in the air condition-
ing system, the air conditioning operation in-
dication lamp (A) blinks. Press the air condi-
tioning switch once to turn it off, then once
more to turn it back on. If the air condition-
ing operation indication lamp does not blink
for a while, there is nothing wrong. If it
starts to blink again, we recommend you to
have it checked.
l Sometimes, for example after using a high-
pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet,
and the operation indication lamp (A) blinks
temporarily. In this case there is nothing
wrong. Wait a while, press the air condition-
ing switch once to turn the system off, then
once more to turn it back on. Once the water
evaporates, the blinking will stop.
Customizing the air conditioning switch (Automat-
ic air conditioning) E00764700030
Functions can be changed as desired, as stated below. For pleasant driving
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l
Enable automatic air conditioning control:
If the mode selection dial or blower speed se-
lection
dial is turned to the “AUTO” posi-
tion, or the temperature control dial is set to
the minimum temperature, the air condition-
ing switch is controlled automatically.
l Disable automatic air conditioning control:
The air conditioning switch is not controlled
automatically as long as the air conditioning
switch is not operated.
l Setting change method
Hold down the air conditioning switch for
about 10 seconds or more.
When the setting is changed, a sound is emit-
ted and the indication lamp flashes.
• When the setting is changed from enableto disable 3 sounds are emitted and the in-
dication lamp flashes 3 times.
• When the setting is changed from disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted and the in-
dication lamp flashes 3 times.
NOTE l The factory setting is “Enable automatic air
conditioning control”.
l When you turn the mode selection dial to
“ ”,
in order to prevent misting of the win-
dows the air conditioning operates automati-
cally even if “Disable automatic air condition-
ing control” is set.
Operating the air conditioning system E00701800436
Heating (Heater/Manual air conditioning)
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ”
position
and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside po-
sition. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise

to the desired temperature. Select the de-
sired blower speed. NOTE
l For

quick heating, set the blower speed selec-
tion dial to the position shown in the illustra-
tion. Cooling (Manual air conditioning)
E00701900684 1.
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
4. Change the temperature by turning the con- trol dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
5. Select the desired blower speed. CAUTION
l
If
the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if high cooling performance
is desired, set air selection switch to the re-
circulation position and the temperature
control dial all the way to the left.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up. For pleasant driving
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