2009 MITSUBISHI ASX window

Keys..............................................................................................
1-02
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) .....................1-03
Keyless entry system*.................................................................. 1-04
Keyless operation system* ........................................................... 1-07
Doors............................................................................................ 1-21
Central door locks ......................................................................... 1-22
Dead Lock System* ...................................................................... 1-23
Child-protection rear doors ........................................................... 1-25
Tailgate ......................................................................................... 1-26
Inside tailgate release
.................................................................... 1-27
Security alarm system* ................................................................. 1-28
Electric window control................................................................1-34
Sunshade*..................................................................................... 1-36Locking and unlocking
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Operating range for locking and unlocking the
doors and tailgate
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The
operating range is approximately 70 cm from
the driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switches, the tailgate LOCK switch and the tailgate
OPEN switch. *: Forward direction
:
Operating range
NOTE l Locking

and unlocking are only possible
when the door or tailgate is operated while
the keyless operation key is being detected.
l Operation may not be possible if you are too
close to the front door, door window, or tail-
gate.
l Even if the keyless operation key is within
70 cm of the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate LOCK
switch or the tailgate OPEN switch, if the
key is near to the ground or high up, the sys-
tem may not operate. l
If
the keyless operation key is within the op-
erating range, even someone not carrying the
key can lock and unlock the doors and tail-
gate by pressing the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate
LOCK switch or the tailgate OPEN switch.
Operating range for starting the engine and chang-
ing the operation mode E00306300243
The operating range is the interior of the vehicle. *: Forward direction
:
Operating range
NOTE l Even

if it is within the operating range, if the
keyless operation key is in a small item hold-
er such as the glove box, on top of the instru-
ment panel, door pocket or in the luggage
area, it may be impossible to start the engine
and change the operation mode. l
If
you are too close to the door or door win-
dow, the engine may start even though the
keyless operation key is outside the vehicle.
To operate using the keyless operation
function E00305800515
Locking the doors and tailgate
When
you are carrying the keyless operation key,
if you press the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A), or the tailgate LOCK
switch (B) within the operating range, the doors
and the tailgate are locked.
The turn-signal lamps will blink once.
Also refer to “Locking and unlocking: Doors, Cen-
tral door locks, tailgate” on pages 1-21, 1-22 and
1-26.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches Locking and unlocking
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NOTE
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The
time until the power cuts out can be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for de-
tails.
Warning activation E00305900486
In order to prevent vehicle theft or the accidental op-
eration

of the keyless operation system, the buzzer
and the display on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display are used to alert the driver.
If a warning is activated, always check the vehicle
and the keyless operation key. The warning is also
displayed if there is a fault in the keyless operation
system.
If any of the following warnings are activated,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. There is a fault in the keyless opera-
tion system.
The battery in the keyless operation
system key has worn out.
Put the operation mode in OFF and
then start the engine again.
If

the warning is not cancelled, there
is a fault in the electronic immobiliz-
er (Anti-theft starting system).
Please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. In the following cases, a warning is activated, but it
can be cancelled if the correct actions are followed.
l The

ID codes for the keyless operation key
and vehicle do not match. You could be carrying another key-
less

operation key with a different
code, or the keyless operation key
could be outside the operating range.
Refer to “Keyless
operation key take-
out monitoring system” on page
1-13. l
Even
though you press the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the
tailgate LOCK switch, the doors and tailgate
are not locked. Refer to “Key

lock-in prevention sys-
tem” on page 1-14. Refer to “Door

ajar prevention sys-
tem” on page 1-14. Refer to “Operation

mode OFF re-
minder system” on page 1-14. Keyless operation key take-out monitoring system
E00308000420 When the vehicle is parked with the operation
mode

in any mode other than OFF, if you close the
door after opening any of the doors and taking the
keyless operation key out of the vehicle, a warning
displays and the buzzer sounds 4 times.
NOTE
l If you take the keyless operation key out of
the vehicle through a window without open-
ing a door, the keyless operation key take-
out monitoring system does not operate. Locking and unlocking
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l
It is possible to change the setting to make
the keyless operation key take-out monitor-
ing system operate if you take the keyless op-
eration key out from the vehicle through a
window without opening a door. For further
information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l Even if you have the keyless operation key
within the engine start operating range, if the
keyless operation key and vehicle ID codes
cannot be matched, for example due to the
ambient environment or electromagnetic con-
ditions, the warning may be activated.
Key lock-in prevention system E00308100391When the operation mode is in OFF, if you close
all

the doors and the tailgate with the keyless oper-
ation key left in the vehicle and you try to lock the
doors and tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate
LOCK switch, a warning is issued with the warn-
ing display and the buzzer buzzing for approximate-
ly 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tail-
gate. NOTE
l Make

sure you have the keyless operation
key with you before locking the doors. Even
if you leave the keyless operation key inside
the vehicle, it is possible that the doors will
lock depending on the surrounding environ-
ment and wireless signal conditions.
Door ajar prevention system E00308200347 When the operation mode is in OFF, if you try to
lock

the doors and tailgate by pressing the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the
tailgate LOCK switch with one of the doors or the
tailgate not completely closed, a warning is issued
with the warning display and the buzzer buzzing
for approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock
the doors and tailgate.
Operation mode OFF reminder system E00308300348 When the operation mode is in any mode other
than

OFF, if you close all the doors and the tailgate
then try to lock the doors and tailgate by pressing
the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch, a warning is
issued with the warning display and the buzzer buzz-
ing for approximately 3 seconds and you cannot
lock the doors and tailgate.
Steering wheel lock E00306800235
To lock
Press
the engine switch to put the operation mode
in OFF.
Open one of the doors.
To unlock
The following methods can be used to unlock the
steering wheel.
l Put the operation mode in ACC.
l Start the engine. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is stopped while driving, do
not open a door or press the UNLOCK
switch on the remote control switch until
the vehicle stops in a safe place.
This could cause the steering wheel to
lock, making it impossible to operate the
vehicle.
l Carry the key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, put the
operation mode in ACC to unlock the
steering wheel. Locking and unlocking
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Operation mode ON reminder system*
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For vehicles equipped with the keyless operation
system If the driver’s door is opened with the engine stop-
ped
and the operation mode in any position other
than OFF, the operation mode ON reminder buzzer
sounds intermittently to remind you to put the oper-
ation mode in OFF.
In addition, the warning display will be displayed
on the information screen in the multi-information
display. Central door locks
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NOTE l Each

of the doors can be locked or unlocked
independently by using the inside lock knob.
l When locking or unlocking with the key on
the driver’s door, only the driver’s door will
lock or unlock.
l Repeated continuous operation between lock
and unlock could activate the central door
locking systems built-in protection circuit
and prevent the system from operating.
If this occurs, wait approximately 1 minute
before operating the central door lock switch.
l When the driver’s door is open, the central
door lock switch cannot be used to lock it.
To lock and unlock the doors and tail-
gate
Using the central door lock switch
Using the central door lock switch on the driver’s
door locks or unlocks all doors and the tailgate. 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
To unlock the doors and tailgate E00311300137
You can select the functions to unlock the doors
and
tailgate either using the ignition switch or the
engine switch, or using the selector lever position
(CVT).
These functions are not activated when the vehi-
cle is shipped from the factory. To activate or de-
activate these functions, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. NOTE
l When

the electric window lock switch is in
the lock mode, the door and tailgate unlock-
ing function will be deactivated.
Refer to “Electric window control: Lock
switch” on page 1-34.
Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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driver’s door. If you wish to subsequently un-
lock
all other doors, perform the following op-
eration. • Except for vehicles equipped with the key-less operation system, turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.
• For vehicles equipped with the keyless op- eration system, put the operation mode in
ON or ACC.
l It is possible to adjust the time between press-
ing the UNLOCK switch (D) on the remote
control switch or the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch (E) and auto-
matic locking. For details, please contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details.
l It is possible to lock the doors and tailgate
and set the Dead Lock System at the same
time with a single push of the LOCK switch
(A) on the remote control switch, the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch
(B), or the tailgate LOCK switch (C). For de-
tails, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Testing the system E00305400104
Open all of the door windows, then set the Dead
Lock

System. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-23.)
After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the
vehicle through a window and confirm that you can-
not unlock the doors using the lock knobs. NOTE
l If

you need advice on how to set the Dead
Lock System, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Child-protection rear doors
E00300900999 1- Lock
2-

Unlock
Child protection helps prevent the rear doors from
being opened accidentally from the inside.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the rear
door cannot be opened using the inside handle, but
only with the outside handle.
If the lever is set to the “Unlock” position, the
child protection mechanism does not function. CAUTION
l
When
driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection to pre-
vent accidental door opening which may
cause an accident. Locking and unlocking
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Security alarm system*
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The
security alarm system is for alerting the sur-
rounding area of suspicious behaviour to prevent un-
lawful entry into the vehicle by operating an alarm
if a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is opened when
the vehicle has not been unlocked using the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation function.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the fol-
lowing occur.
l Attempt an unlawful moving of the vehicle.
(the vehicle inclination detection function)
l Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior
intrusion detection function)
l Disconnect the battery terminal.
The security alarm system is set to “active”.
When making changes to the settings, please fol-
low the procedure listed in the section titled “Chang-
ing the security alarm settings” on page 1-29.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI Multi-
Communication System (MMCS), screen opera-
tions can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to
the separate owner’s manual for details. CAUTION
l
Do
not modify or add parts to the securi-
ty alarm system.
Doing so could cause the security alarm
to malfunction. NOTE
l The

alarm system will not be activated if the
doors and the tailgate have been locked using
a key, the inside lock knob or the central
door lock switch (instead of the keyless entry
system or the keyless operation function).
l If the turn-signal lamps do not blink after the
locking and unlocking operation using the
keyless entry system or the keyless operation
function, the security alarm system may be
malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
If the confirmation function (blinking of the
turn-signal lamps by locking and unlocking
the doors and the tailgate) is deactivated, the
turn-signal lamps do not blink after the lock-
ing and unlocking operation.
For information on the confirmation func-
tion, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pa-
ges 1-04, 1-18 and “To operate using the key-
less operation function” on page 1-09.
l The security alarm system could be activated
in the following situations.
• Using a car wash
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry
• Parking in an automated car park
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle
• Leaving a window open
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuf-fed toy or accessory in the vehicle
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibra- tion by hail, thunder, etc.
According to the situations, deactivate the ve-
hicle inclination detection function and the in-
terior intrusion detection function. Refer to “To
deactivate the vehicle inclina-
tion detection function and the interior intru-
sion detection function” on page 1-31.
l The sensitivity of the interior intrusion detec-
tion function can be adjusted. For details,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
The security alarm has four modes:
System preparation mode (approx. 20 seconds)
(The buzzer sounds intermittently and the security
indicator (A) blinks.) The system preparation time extends from the
point

at which all of the doors and the tailgate are
locked by pressing the LOCK switch on the remote
control switch or the keyless operation function to
the point at which the system armed mode goes in-
to effect.
During this time, it is possible to temporarily open
a door or the tailgate without using the keyless en-
try system or the keyless operation function and
without causing the alarm to sound (for example,
when you forget something inside the vehicle or re-
alize that a window is open). Locking and unlocking
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Driver’s and front passenger’s door look/unlock switches*
Tailgate LOCK switch*By locking the vehicle using the keyless en-
try

system or the keyless operation function,
the system preparation mode is activated. The buzzer makes an intermittent beeping
sound

and the security indicator (D) in the au-
dio panel blinks for confirmation. NOTE
l The system preparation mode is not activated
when

the doors and the tailgate have been
locked using a method other than the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation func-
tion (namely a key, the inside lock knob or
the central door lock switch).
l If the bonnet is open, the security indicator il-
luminates, and the system does not enter the
system preparation mode.
When the bonnet is closed, the system enters
the system preparation mode, and after ap-
proximately 20 seconds the system enters the
system armed mode.
4. After approximately 20 seconds, the buzzer stops, and when the blinking of the security
indicator starts to slow down, the system
armed mode goes into effect.
The security indicator continues to blink dur-
ing the system armed mode. NOTE
l The

security alarm system can be activated
when people are riding inside the vehicle or
when the windows are open. To prevent acci-
dental activation of the alarm, do not set the
system to the system armed mode while peo-
ple are riding in the vehicle.
l Avoid leaving valuable items inside the vehi-
cle even when the security alarm system has
been set to the “active” mode.
To deactivate the vehicle inclination detection
function and the interior intrusion detection func-
tion E00312100116
The vehicle inclination detection function and the
interior

intrusion detection function can be deacti-
vated when parking in automated car parks, when
leaving pets in the vehicle or when leaving the ve-
hicle with the windows slightly open. 1. Except for vehicles equipped with the key-less operation system, remove the key from
the ignition switch. For vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system, put the op-
eration mode in OFF.
2. Raise and hold the wiper and washer switch to the “MIST” position for approximately 3
seconds. The buzzer will sound once and the
function will be deactivated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold the
wiper and washer switch to the “MIST” position
for approximately 3 seconds. Locking and unlocking
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