2009 MITSUBISHI ASX belt

If the vehicle breaks down
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If
the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to
the shoulder and turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers and set up a warning triangle, flashing lamp, etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page
3-50.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware
of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase. Press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering system is no longer
operative, the steering wheel feels heavy
when turning it. Emergency starting
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If
the engine cannot be started because the battery
is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine. WARNING
l To
start the engine using jumper cables
connected to another vehicle, perform the
correct procedures according to the in-
struction below. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles. CAUTION
l
Do
not attempt to start the engine by pull-
ing or pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
1. Get
the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other. CAUTION
l
Check
the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles. 2. Turn
off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an A/T, CVT in “P” (PARK) or a M/T in
“N” (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi- tion or put the operation mode in OFF. WARNING
l Perform
step 4 on both vehicles before-
hand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
5. Make
sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-08. WARNING
l If
electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
6. Connect
one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B).
For 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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Service precautions
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Adequate
care of your vehicle at regular intervals
serves to preserve the value and appearance as long
as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s man-
ual can be performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection
and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or another spe-
cialist.
In the event a malfunction or a problem is discov-
ered, we recommend you to have it checked and re-
paired. This section contains information on inspec-
tion maintenance procedures that you can do your-
self. Follow the instructions and cautions for each
of the various procedures. WARNING
l When
checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by the fan,
drive belts, or other moving parts.
l The fan may turn on automatically even
if the engine is not running. Turn the igni-
tion switch to the “LOCK” position or
put the operation mode in OFF to be safe
while you work in the engine compart-
ment. WARNING
l Do
not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes
are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endan-
ger your personal safety. We recommend
you to consult a specialist for necessary in-
formation. Catalytic converter
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The

exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the
catalytic converter are extremely efficient for the re-
duction of noxious gases. The catalytic converter is
installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent possi-
ble catalyst damage. WARNING
l As
with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves
can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.
l Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter.
NOTE l Use

fuel of the type recommended in “Fuel
selection” on page 02. Maintenance
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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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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-
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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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Bulb capacity 8-24
Mirror Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-09
Modification/alterations
to the electrical or fuel sys-
tems 05
Multi-information display 3-03
OOil
Engine oil 8-04
Manual transmission oil 9-14
Rear differential oil

9-14
Transfer oil 9-14
Operation mode 1-12
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-22
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-09
Overheating 6-04
PParking 4-07
Parking brake 4-06
Parking brake break-in 8-15
Position lamps Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-27
Power steering Fluid 9-14
Precautions to observe when using wipers and wash-
ers 3-56
Pregnant women restraint 2-14
Puncture Tyre changing 6-12
Tyre repair kit 6-07 RRear combination lamps
Bulb capacity
8-24
Replacement 8-31
Rear differential oil 9-14
Rear fog lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31
Switch 3-51
Rear room lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Rear shelf panel 5-69
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31
Rear window demister switch 3-57
Rear-view camera 4-50
Rear-view mirror Inside 4-08
Outside 4-09
Refill capacities 9-14
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-23
Reversing lamps Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31
Reversing sensor system 4-47
Roof carrier precaution 4-53
Room lamp (front) 5-62
Room lamp (rear) 5-63
Running-in recommendations 4-04
S Safe driving techniques 4-03
Seat belt 2-10
Adjustable seat belt anchor

2-12
Child restraint 2-15 Force limiter 2-15
Inspection 2-24
Pregnant women restraint

2-14
Pretensioner 2-14
Seat Adjustment 2-03
Front seat 2-03
Head restraints 2-07
Heated seats 2-06
Making a luggage compartment 2-08
Rear seat 2-06
Security alarm system 1-28
Service precaution 8-02
Side turn-signal lamp Bulb capacity 8-24
Side turn-signal lamps Replacement 8-29
Snow tyres 8-14
Spare wheel 6-13
Spark plug 9-11
Specifications 9-02
Starting 4-13
Starting and stopping the engine 1-15
Steering Power steering fluid 9-14
Steering wheel height and reach adjust-
ment 4-08
Steering wheel lock 1-14,4-12
Stop and tail lamps Replacement 8-31
Stop lamps Bulb capacity 8-23
Storage spaces 5-65
Sun visors 5-59
Sunshade 1-36
Sunshade illumination 5-64
Supplemental restraint system 2-24 Servicing 2-34 Alphabetical index
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