2009 MITSUBISHI ASX ignition

CAUTION
l
[For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Ac-
tive Stability Control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the opera-
tion mode in ON and only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off
the ground (Type B or C), the ASC may
operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear
wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to
the “ACC” position or put the operation
mode in ACC.
When towing the vehicle with the front
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or
the operation mode as follows.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
The ignition switch is in “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position or
put the operation mode in ACC and secure the steer-
ing wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope
or tiedown strap. Never place the ignition switch in
the “LOCK” position or put the operation mode in
OFF when towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion

(M/T) or the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position (CVT).
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emergency,
your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a rope
secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle or
if your vehicle tows another vehicle, pay careful at-
tention to the following points:
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle
1. The front towing hook (A) is located asshown in the illustration. Secure the tow rope
to the front towing hook. NOTE
l Do

not use the tie-down hooks (B) for tow-
ing. These hooks are provided only for the
purpose of transporting the vehicle itself.
Using any part other than the designated tow-
ing hook (A) could result in damage to vehi-
cle body. l
Using
a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
2. Keep the engine running. If the engine is not running, perform the fol-
lowing operation to unlock the steering wheel.
[Except for vehicles with keyless operation
system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position (M/T) or “ON” position
(CVT).
[For vehicles with the keyless operation sys-
tem]
Put the operation mode in ACC or ON (M/T)
or ON (CVT).
NOTE l For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate the
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before stop-
ping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 4-20. For emergencies
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WARNING
l When the engine is not running, the
brake booster and power steering system
do not operate. This means higher brake
depression force and higher steering ef-
fort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual. CAUTION
l
Do
not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode
in OFF. The steering wheel will lock, caus-
ing loss of control.
3. Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (M/T) or the selector lever in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by law.
(Follow the local driving laws and regula-
tions.) CAUTION
l
The
person in the vehicle being towed
must pay attention to the brake lamps of
the towing vehicle and make sure the
rope never becomes slack.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning; such operation
could cause damage to the towing hooks
or the tow rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as
a result. CAUTION
l
When
towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing
the effectiveness. In this situation, have
your vehicle transported by a tow truck.
l When the vehicle equipped with CVT is
to be towed by another vehicle with the
all wheels on the ground, make sure that
the towing speed and distance given be-
low are never exceeded, causing damage
to the transmission.

Towing speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
Towing distance: 40 km (25 miles)

For the towing speed and the towing dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and
regulations.
If your vehicle tows another vehicle 1. Take
out the towing hook, wheel nut wrench
and jack bar.
Refer to “Tools, jack and tyre repair kit” on
page 6-06. 2. Cover
the end of the jack bar (C) with cloth
and use it to remove the lid from the rear
bumper. 3. Use
the wheel nut wrench (D) to firmly at-
tach the towing hook. 4. Always
attach the tow rope to the towing
hook. Otherwise, the instructions are the
same as for “When being towed by another
vehicle”.
5. When finished towing, remove the towing hook, and stow it in the specified location. For emergencies
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Fluid type
Use
brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT4
from a sealed container. The brake fluid is hygro-
scopic. Too much moisture in the brake fluid will
adversely affect the brake system, reducing the per-
formance. CAUTION
l
Take
care in handling brake fluid as it is
harmful to the eyes, may irritate your
skin and also damage painted surfaces.
l Use only the specified brake fluid.
Do not mix or add different brands of
brake fluid to prevent chemical reactions.
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid
touch, mix with, or get into the brake fluid.
This will damage the seals.
l Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to pre-
vent the brake fluid from deteriorating ex-
cept maintenance.
l Clean the filler cap before removing and
close the cap securely after maintenance. Battery
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The

condition of the battery is very important for
quick starting and to keep the vehicle’s electrical
system working properly. Regular inspection and
care are especially important in cold weather.
NOTE
l After replacing the battery, the electronic con-
trol system data for the automatic transmis-
sion, etc., will be erased. As a result, shift
shocks may occur.
Shift shocks will become smoother after sev-
eral changes in speed.
Checking battery electrolyte level The electrolyte level must be between the specified
limit

on the outside of the battery. Replenish with
distilled water as necessary.
The inside of the battery is divided into several com-
partments; remove the cap from each compartment
and fill to the upper mark. Do not top up beyond
the upper mark because spillage during driving
could cause damage. Check the electrolyte level at least once every 4
weeks, depending on the operating conditions.
If

the battery is not used, it will discharge by itself
with time.
Check it once every 4 weeks and charge with low
current as necessary.
Removing and installing the upper cov-
er and duct E01010700079
To replenish with the distilled water, remove the up-
per cover and duct. WARNING
l Turn
the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in OFF.
Make sure that your clothes cannot be
caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal
injury could result. Maintenance
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No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
7 Radio 15 A
8 Control unit relay 7.5 A
9 Interior lamps
(Room lamps) 15 A
10 Hazard warning
flasher 15 A
11 Rear window wiper 15 A
12 Instruments 7.5 A
13 Cigarette lighter/
Accessory socket 15 A
14 Ignition switch 10 A
15 Sunroof 20 A
16 Outside rear-view
mirrors 10 A
17 4-wheel drive sys-
tem 10 A
18 Reversing lamps
(Backup lamps) 7.5 A
19 Accessory socket 15 A
20 Electric window
control 30 A*
21 Rear window de-
mister 30 A*
22 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
23 AC power supply 15 A No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
24 Power seats 25 (20) A
25 Heated seat 30 A
*: Fusible link
l Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
Engine compartment fuse location table
Engine compartment fuse location
Behind of the fuse block cover No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
1 Front fog lamps 15 A
2 Engine 7.5 A
3 Automatic trans-
mission 20 A
4 Horn 10 A
5 Alternator 7.5 A
6 Headlamp washer 20 A
7 Air conditioning 10 A
8 ETV/Oil cooler fan
(Twin Clutch SST) 15 A
9 Security horn 20 A
10 Wiper de-icer 15 A
11 — ——
12 Electric tailgate 30 A
13 Daytime running
lamps 10 A
14 Headlamp high-
beam (left) 10 A
15 Headlamp high-
beam (right) 10 A
16 Head-
lamp low
beam (left) Dis-
charge 20 A Maintenance
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No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
17 Head-
lamp low
beam
(right) Dis-
charge 20 A
18 Head-
lamp low
beam (left) Halogen 10 A
19 Head-
lamp low
beam
(right) Halogen 10 A
20 ENG/POWER 10 A
21 Ignition coil 10 A
22 ENG/POWER 20 A
Fuel line heater 25 A
23 Fuel pump 15 A
24 Starter 30 A*
25 — ——
26 Anti-lock brake
system 40 A*
27 Anti-lock brake
system 30 A* No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
28 Air conditioning
condenser fan mo- tor 30 A*
29 Radiator fan motor 40 A*
30 IOD IOD 30 A
31 Audio system amp 30 A
32 Diesel 30 A
33 — Spare fuse 10 A
34 — Spare fuse 15 A
35 — Spare fuse 20 A *: Fusible link
l Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse box does not contain spare 7.5 A, 25 A or
30 A fuses. If one of these fuses burns out, substi-
tute with the following fuse.
7.5 A: 10 A spare fuse
25 A: 20 A spare fuse
30 A: 30 A audio system amp fuse
When using a substitute fuse, replace with a fuse of
the correct capacity as soon as possible. Identification of fuse Capacity Colour
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
25 A Natural (White)
30 A Green (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green (fusible link type) Fuse replacement
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK” position or put
the operation mode in OFF.
2. Remove the fuse puller (A) from the inside of the fuse box in the engine compartment. 3. Referring

to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem. Maintenance
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Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information 05
Exterior and interior lamp operation
8-17
F Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-14
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid

9-14
Brake fluid 8-07,9-14
Clutch fluid 8-07
CVT fluid 9-14
Engine coolant 8-06,9-14
Power steering fluid 9-14
Twin Clutch SST fluid 9-14
Washer fluid 8-07,9-14
For cold and snowy weather 8-17
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-29
Switch 3-50
Front room lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Front seat 2-03
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-28
Fuel consumption 9-13
Fuel Filling the fuel tank 03
Fuel selection 02
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems 05
Tank capacity 03
Fuses 8-18
Fusible links 8-18 GGeneral maintenance 8-17
General vehicle data

9-04
Genuine parts 05
Glove box lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
H Hazard warning flasher switch 3-50
Hazard warning indication lamps

3-40
Head restraints 2-07
Headlamp levelling switch 3-48
Headlamp washer switch 3-56
Headlamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Headlamp flasher 3-47
Replacement 8-25,8-26
Switch 3-44
Heated mirror 4-10
Heated seats 2-06
Heater 5-03
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Hill start assist 4-35
Hinges and latches lubrication 8-17
Horn switch 3-57
I If the vehicle breaks down 6-02
Ignition switch 4-11
Indication lamps

3-40
Information screen display 3-42
Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Inside tailgate release 1-27 Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 4-33
Instruments 3-02
Interior lamps 5-62
Map lamps 5-63
J Jack 6-06
Storage 6-06
Jump starting (Emergency starting)

6-02
K Key slot 1-17
Keyless entry system 1-04,1-18
Keyless operation system 1-07
Keys 1-02
L Labeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer

3-46
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas) 8-17
Licence plate lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
Link System 5-41
Lubricants 9-14
Luggage hooks 5-70
Luggage room lamp 5-63 Bulb capacity 8-24
M Making a luggage compartment 2-08
Manual transmission 4-21
Map lamps 5-62,5-63Alphabetical index
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