2009 MITSUBISHI ASX Owners Manual

USB input terminal*
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You
can connect your USB memory device or
iPod* to play music files stored in the USB memo-
ry device or iPod.
The following explains how to connect and remove
a USB memory device or iPod.
Refer to the following sections for details on how
to play music files:
Refer to “To play from a USB memory device” on
page 5-27.

*: “iPod” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in
the United States and other countries.
How to connect a USB memory device E00762000084
1. Park
your vehicle in a safe place and turn the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position or
put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Open the USB input terminal cover (A) in the floor console box. 3. Connect
the connector cable (C) to the USB
memory device (B). 4. Connect
the connector cable (C) to the USB
input terminal (D). CAUTION
l
Keep
the lid of the floor console box
closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or
the contents of the glove box could other-
wise cause injuries.
NOTE l Do

not connect the USB memory device to
the USB input terminal directly.
The USB memory device may be damaged.
l When closing the floor console box, be care-
ful not to trap the connector cable.
5. To remove the connector cable, turn the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK” position or put
the operation mode in OFF first and perform
the installation steps in reverse.
How to connect an iPod E00762100043
1. Park
your vehicle in a safe place and turn the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position or
put the operation mode in OFF. For pleasant driving
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2. Open the USB input terminal cover (A) in
the floor console box. 3. Connect
the Dock connector (C) to the iPod
(B). NOTE
l Use

a genuine Dock connector from Apple
Inc.
4. Connect the Dock connector (C) to the USB input terminal (D). CAUTION
l
Keep
the lid of the floor console box
closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or
the contents of the floor console box
could otherwise cause injuries.
NOTE l When

closing the floor console box, be care-
ful not to trap the connector cable.
5. To remove the Dock connector, turn the igni- tion switch to the “LOCK” position or put
the operation mode in OFF first and perform
the installation steps in reverse.
Types of connectable devices and sup-
ported file specifications E00762200015
Device types E00762300188
Devices of the following types can be connected. Model name Condition
USB memory device Storage capacity of 256
Mbytes or more
iPod touch* F/W Ver.1.1.1 or later
iPod classic* F/W Ver.1.0 or later
iPod (fifth generation)* F/W Ver.1.2.2 or later
iPod nano (fifth genera-
tion)* F/W Ver.1.2 or later
iPod nano (second gen-
eration)* F/W Ver.1.1.2 or later
Models other than USB
memory
devices and
iPods Digital audio player sup-
porting
mass storage
class *: “iPod touch,” “iPod classic,” “iPod” and “iPod
nano”

are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in
the United States and other countries.
NOTE
l Depending on the type of the USB memory
device or other device connected, the connec-
ted device may not function properly or the
available functions may be limited.
l Use the iPod whose firmware has been upda-
ted to the latest version.
l You can charge your iPod by connecting it to
the USB input terminal when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
l Do not keep your USB memory device or
iPod in your vehicle.
l It is recommended that you back up files in
case of data damage. For pleasant driving
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l
Do not connect to the USB input terminal
any device (hard disk, card reader, memory
reader, etc.) other than the connectable devi-
ces specified in the previous section.
The device and/or data may be damaged. If
any of these devices was connected by mis-
take, remove it after turning the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position or putting the
operation mode in OFF.
File specifications E00762400017
You can play music files of the following specifica-
tions

that are saved in a USB memory device or oth-
er device supporting mass storage class. Item Condition
File format MP3, WMA, AAC,
WAV
Maximum number of
levels
(including the
root) Level 8
Number of folders 700
Number of files 65,535 Sun visors
E00711201140 1- To eliminate front glare
2-

To eliminate side glare
Vanity mirror
Type 1
A vanity mirror is fitted to the back of the sun visor.
Operating the lid of the vanity mirror will automat-
ically turn on the mirror lamp (A). CAUTION
l
If
the lid of vanity mirror with lamp is
kept open for prolonged periods of time,
the vehicle’s battery will be discharged.
Type 2
A
vanity mirror is fitted to the back of the sun visor. Card holder
Cards

can be slipped into the holder (B) on the
back of the sun visor. For pleasant driving
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Ashtray*
E00711401009CAUTION
l
Put out matches and cigarettes before
they are placed in the ashtray.
l Don’t put papers and other things that
burn into your ashtrays. If you do, ciga-
rettes or other smoking materials could
set them on fire, causing damage.
l Always close the ashtray. If left open, oth-
er cigarette butts in the ashtray may be re-
kindled.
To use the ashtray, open the lid. Moveable ashtray secure holder
The

moveable ashtray can be fitted at the indicated
position. CAUTION
l
The
moveable ashtray secure holder
should never be used as a cup holder.
Drinks could be spilled over the cigarette
lighter by the vibration and jolts while
driving, causing an electric shock. Cigarette lighter*
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The

cigarette lighter can be used while the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. 1- Push all the way in.
The
cigarette lighter will automatically return to its
original position with a “click” when ready. Pull it
out for use.
After use, insert the cigarette lighter to its original
position in the socket.
NOTE
l Do not leave the cigarette lighter removed
from its socket, because the socket might be-
come clogged by foreign material and be
short-circuited. CAUTION
l
Do
not touch the heating element or the
cigarette lighter housing, hold the knob
only to prevent burns. For pleasant driving
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CAUTION
l
Do not allow children to operate or play
with the cigarette lighter as burns may oc-
cur.
l Something is wrong with the cigarette
lighter if it does not pop back out within
approximately 30 seconds of being push-
ed in.
Pull it out and have the problem correc-
ted at MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l Do not use any electric appliance that is
not approved by MITSUBISHI
MOTORS. Doing so could damage the
socket. If you used the cigarette lighter af-
ter damaging the socket, the cigarette
lighter might pop out or fail to come out
after being pushed in.
l When the cigarette lighter socket is used
as a power source for an electric appli-
ance, be sure that the electric appliance
operates at 12 V and has an electric ca-
pacity of 120 W or less. In addition, long
use of the electric appliance without run-
ning the engine may run down the battery. Accessory socket
E00711601346 CAUTION
l
Be
sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory
operating at 12 V and at 120 W or less.
When using more than one socket at the
same time, make sure that the electrical
accessories are 12 V accessories and that
the total power consumption does not ex-
ceed 120 W.
l Long use of the electric appliance without
running the engine may run down the bat-
tery.
l When the accessory socket is not in use,
be sure to close the lid or install the cap,
because the socket might become clogged
by foreign material and be short-circuited.
To use a plug-in type accessory, open the lid or re-
move
the cap, and insert the plug in the accessory
socket.
NOTE
l Accessory sockets in 2 locations can be used
at the same time.
The accessory socket can be used while the
ignition switch or the operation mode is in
ON or ACC.
Floor console*
Floor console box For pleasant driving
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Interior lamps
E007120011741- Luggage room lamp
2-
Room lamp (rear)*
3- Map & room lamps (front) Sunshade illumination dimming control
switch*
NOTE l If you leave the lamps on without running
the engine, you will run down the battery.
Before you leave the vehicle, make sure that
the lamps are turned off. Map & room lamps (front)
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Room lamp 1- (DOOR)
The
lamp illuminates when a door or the tail-
gate is opened. It goes off about 15 seconds
after the door or tailgate is closed.
However, the lamp goes off immediately in
the following cases:
l When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
l When the central door lock function is
used to lock the vehicle.
l When the remote control switch of the key-
less entry system or the keyless operation
system is used to lock the vehicle.
l If the vehicle is equipped with the key-
less operation system, when the keyless
operation function is used to lock the ve-
hicle. NOTE
l When

the key was used to start the engine, if
the key is removed while the doors and tail-
gate are closed, the lamp is illuminated and
after about 15 seconds it goes off.
l When the keyless operation function was
used to start the engine, if the operation
mode is put in OFF while the doors and tail-
gate are closed, the lamp illuminates and af-
ter about 15 seconds it goes off.
l The time until the lamp goes off can be adjus-
ted. For details, please consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. On vehicles equipped with
MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System
(MMCS), screen operations can be used to
make the adjustment. Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for details.
2- The lamp stays off regardless of whether the doors and tailgate are open or closed. For pleasant driving
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Map lamps
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Regardless
of the position of the room lamp
switch, when the lens is pressed, the lamp on the
side that was pressed will illuminate. Press the lens
again to turn off the lamp. Room lamp (rear)*
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( )
The
lamp illuminates regardless of whether
the doors and tailgate are open or closed. 2- (·)
The
lamp illuminates when a door or the tail-
gate is opened. It goes off about 15 seconds
after the door or tailgate is closed.
However, the lamp goes off immediately in
the following cases:
l When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
l When the central door lock function is
used to lock the vehicle.
l When the remote control switch of the key-
less entry system or the keyless operation
system is used to lock the vehicle.
l If the vehicle is equipped with the key-
less operation system, when the keyless
operation function is used to lock the ve-
hicle.
NOTE l When the key was used to start the engine, if
the key is removed while the doors and tail-
gate are closed, the lamp is illuminated and
after about 15 seconds it goes off.
l When the keyless operation function was
used to start the engine, if the operation
mode is put in OFF while the doors and tail-
gate are closed, the lamp illuminates and af-
ter about 15 seconds it goes off.
l The time until the lamp goes off can be adjus-
ted. For details, please consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. On vehicles equipped with
MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System
(MMCS), screen operations can be used to
make the adjustment. Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for details. 3-
( )
The lamp goes off regardless of whether the
doors and tailgate are open or closed.
Luggage room lamp E00712700624 The lamp illuminates when the tailgate is opened,
and goes out when the tailgate is closed.
Sunshade illumination dimming con-
trol switch*
E00765000030 For pleasant driving
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The brightness of the sunshade illumination can be
adjusted
to 3 different levels when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
Each time you press the switch, the brightness
switches in sequence from high → middle → low
→ off → high.
NOTE
l The brightness can be adjusted even when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
tion or the operation mode is in OFF, provi-
ded that the sunshade illumination is turned
on.
Sunshade illumination* E00765100031The sunshade illumination turns on when the igni-
tion

switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. NOTE
l The

sunshade illumination does not turn on
if the sunshade illumination dimming control
switch is off.
Refer to “Sunshade illumination dimming
control switch” on page 5-63.
When the sunshade illumination is turned on, it
will go off about 15 seconds after the following op-
eration is performed. l When the key was used to start the engine,
the key is removed while the doors and tail-
gate are closed.
l For vehicles equipped with the keyless oper-
ation system, the operation mode is put in
OFF while the engine is running and the
doors and the tailgate are closed.
NOTE l The time until the sunshade illumination
goes off can be adjusted. If it is adjusted, the
time until the room & map lamps go off is al-
so adjusted automatically at the same time.
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 man-
ual for details.
The sunshade illumination also turns on when a
door or the tailgate is opened, and goes off 15 sec-
onds after the door or the tailgate is closed, even
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position
or the operation mode is in OFF.
However, the sunshade illumination immediately
goes off in the following cases: l
When the central door lock function is used
to lock the vehicle.
l When the remote control switch of the key-
less entry system or the keyless operation sys-
tem is used to lock the vehicle.
l If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless op-
eration system, when the keyless operation
function is used to lock the vehicle.
NOTE l The sunshade illumination does not turn on
if the sunshade illumination dimming control
switch is off.
l The time until the sunshade illumination
goes off can be adjusted. If it is adjusted, the
time until the room & map lamps go off is al-
so adjusted automatically at the same time.
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 man-
ual for details.
Interior lamp *1
auto-cutout function
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*1
Interior lamps, including the room and map lamps
l If any of the interior lamps are left switched
on with the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”
position or the operation mode is in OFF, it
goes off automatically after approximately
30 minutes.
l The lamps will illuminate again after they au-
tomatically go off if the ignition switch or
the engine switch is operated, or if the key-
less entry system or keyless operation system
is operated, For pleasant driving
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