2009 MITSUBISHI ASX coolant

• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth-
er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.
• Battery voltage or battery performance is low
• Check engine warning lamp is illumina-
ted or the “ ”
display/indicator is blinking
l If the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system oper-
ates while the air conditioning is operating,
both the engine and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop. Therefore, only the blower
will operate.
l If the demisting function and the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system are needed at the
same time, it is recommended to set the
mode selection dial to the Foot/demister posi-
tion.
Refer to “Mode selection dial” on page
5-02.
l If the air conditioning is operating, set the
temperature control dial higher to lengthen
the time that the engine is stopped automati-
cally. Automatically restarting the engine
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in

the “N” (Neutral) position. The “ ” display/indi-
cator

in the meter turns off and the engine restarts
automatically. NOTE
l If the engine does not restart automatically or
if

the engine stalls, the oil pressure warning
lamp, charge warning lamp, and check en-
gine warning lamp will illuminate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even
if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While
depressing the brake pedal, fully depress the
clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to
the “START” position to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting and stopping
the engine” on page 1-15 or “Starting” on
page 4-13. CAUTION
l
In
the following cases, the engine will re-
start automatically even if the engine was
stopped by the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
system. Pay attention, otherwise an unex-
pected accident might occur when the en-
gine restarts. • Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) orhigher when coasting down a slope
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low because the brake pedal is depressed
repeatedly or depressed harder than
usual
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• When the air conditioning is operated by pressing the air conditioning switch.
• When the preset temperature of the air conditioning is changed significant-
ly. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
Avoid sudden braking, sudden accelera-
tion and sharp turning. Skidding occurs
and control of the vehicle could be lost.
Driving on sandy or muddy roads
Set
the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK” and
then gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a
smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accelerator
pedal as constant as possible, and drive at low speed. CAUTION
l
Do
not force the vehicle or drive reckless-
ly on sandy surfaces. In comparison with
normal road surfaces, the engine and oth-
er drive-system components are put un-
der excessive strain when driving on such
a surface. This could lead to accidents.
l If the engine coolant temperature display flashes on the information screen in
the
multi-information display or the en-
gine power drops suddenly while the vehi-
cle is being driven, park your vehicle im-
mediately in a safe place.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page
6-04 for details and take the required meas-
ures. WARNING
l When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of

a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-
ward or backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
NOTE l Avoid

sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operations could re-
sult in the vehicle becoming stuck.
l If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or mud-
dy roads, it can often be moved with a rock-
ing motion. Move the gearshift lever alter-
nately between the 1 st
and “R” (Reverse) po-
sitions (M/T), the “D” (DRIVE) and “R” (RE-
VERSE) positions (CVT), while pressing
lightly on the accelerator pedal.
l Driving on rough roads can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon
as possible after such use.
Climbing/descending sharp grades
Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill climb-
ing ability and engine braking on steep slopes.
Avoid driving on steep slopes even though the vehi-
cle is a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
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If the electrical circuits become wet, further opera-
tion

of the vehicle will be impossible; therefore,
avoid driving through water unless absolutely nec-
essary. If driving through water is unavoidable, use
the following procedure:
Check

the depth of the water and the terrain before
attempting to drive through it. Drive slowly to
avoid creating excessive water splashing. CAUTION
l
Never
drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or ex-
haust pipe. Do not change the gearshift
lever position (M/T) or the selector lever
position (CVT) while driving through wa-
ter.
Frequent driving through water can ad-
versely affect the life span of the vehicle;
we recommend you to take the necessary
measures to prepare, inspect, and repair
the vehicle.
l After driving through water, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning
properly. If the brakes are wet and not
functioning properly, dry them out by
driving slowly while lightly depressing
the brake pedal. Inspect each part of the
vehicle carefully. 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
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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.
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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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NOTE
l When
the air conditioning operates with the
selection switch in the outside position, the
system automatically determines whether to
continue using outside air or to perform recir-
culation. If the outside air temperature is
high, the system selects recirculation to ach-
ieve rapid cooling and causes the indication
lamp in the switch to illuminate. Press the se-
lection switch to return to outside air intro-
duction.
Combination of unheated air and heated air (Heat-
er/Manual air conditioning) E00702000435
Select the mode selection dial to the position
shown

in the illustration and set the air selection
switch (A) to the outside position.
The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the
upper part of the passenger compartment. Select
the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or
slightly

warm air (depending upon temperature set-
ting) flows to the upper part of the passenger com-
partment. Automatic mode (Automatic air conditioning)
E00764800031 In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO
mode and follow these procedures:
1. Set

the blower speed selection dial to the “AU-
TO” position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the de- sired temperature.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
The outlet position (except “ ”),
recirculation/out-
side air select and blower speed, and ON/OFF of
air conditioning will be controlled automatically.
To stop the system, turn the blower speed selection
dial to the “OFF” position. 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 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. To prevent the windscreen and win-
dows from fogging up, the ventilator mode
will be changed to “ ”
and the blower
speed will be reduced.
l If the blower speed selection dial, air condi-
tioning switch, mode selection dial, or air se-
lection switch is operated while the system is
operating in the AUTO mode, the activated
function overrides the corresponding func-
tion of automatic control. All other functions
remain under automatic control.
Manual mode (Automatic air conditioning) E00764900032
Blower speed and ventilator mode may be control-
led

manually by setting the blower speed selection
dial and the mode selection dial to the desired posi-
tions. To return to automatic operation, set the dials
to the “AUTO” position. For pleasant driving
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WARNING
l If the battery has to be charged while fit-
ted in the vehicle, disconnect the vehicle
side negative (-) terminal connected to the
battery.
l Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may
produce an explosion.
l Use adequate ventilation when charging
or using the battery in an enclosed space.
l Remove all the caps before charging the
battery.
l Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into con-
tact with your hands, eyes, clothes and
the painted surface of your vehicle, it
should be thoroughly flushed with water.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly,
and get prompt medical attention.
NOTE l If

the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
of smooth engine operation and the anti-lock
brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on
page 4-38. Engine overheating
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When

the engine is overheating, the information
screen in the multi-information display will be in-
terrupted and the engine coolant temperature warn-
ing display will appear. Also “ ” will blink.

If

this occurs, take the following corrective meas-
ures: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the en-gine compartment.

[If steam does not come from the engine com-
partment]
With the engine still running, raise the bon-
net to ventilate the engine compartment.
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.

[If steam is coming from the engine compart-
ment]
Stop the engine, and when the steam stops,
raise the bonnet to ventilate the engine com-
partment. Restart the engine. WARNING
l Do
not open the bonnet while steam is com-
ing from the engine compartment. It
could cause steam or hot water to spurt
out, causing burns. Hot water could spurt
out even when there is no steam coming
out, and some parts will be very hot. Be
very careful when opening the bonnet.
l Be careful of hot steam, which could
cause the cap on the engine reserve tank
to blow off.
l Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap (petrol-powered vehicles) or reserve
tank cap (diesel-powered vehicles) while
the engine is hot.
3. Confirm
that the cooling fans (A) are turn- ing. If the fans are not turning, stop the en-
gine immediately and have it checked.
Petrol-powered vehicles *: Front of the vehicleFor emergencies
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Diesel-powered vehicles*: Front of the vehicle
WARNING
l Be
careful not to get your hands or
clothes caught in the cooling fan.
4. When
the bar graph in the engine coolant tem- perature warning display in the multi-infor-
mation display drops, stop the engine.
Type 1
Type 2
Type 1
Type 2 5. Check
the coolant level in the reserve tank (B).
Petrol-powered vehicles
FULL
LOW
Diesel-powered vehicles
FULL
LOW WARNING
l If
there is none, make sure that the en-
gine has cooled down before removing
the radiator cap (C) (petrol-powered vehi-
cles) or reserve tank cap (C) (diesel-pow-
ered vehicles), because hot steam or boil-
ing water otherwise will gush from the fill-
er port and may scald you.
6. Fill
the reserve tank with coolant as needed. (Refer to the “Maintenance” section.) CAUTION
l
Do
not add coolant while the engine is
hot. Suddenly adding cold coolant could
damage the engine. Wait for the engine to
cool down, then add coolant a little at a
time.
7. Examine
the radiator hoses for coolant leak- age and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling
system or drive belt, we recommend you to
have it checked and repaired. For emergencies
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