2009 MITSUBISHI ASX trailer

Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations
.......................................................4-04
Parking brake................................................................................ 4-06
Parking.......................................................................................... 4-07
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment ................................4-08
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-09
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-11
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-12
Starting..........................................................................................4-13
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* .................................................... 4-15
Turbocharger operation* .............................................................. 4-16
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*............................................... 4-17
Manual transmission* ................................................................... 4-21
Automatic transmission INVECS-III Sports Mode 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic
Control System III)*................................................................. 4-24
Electronically controlled 4WD system* .......................................4-29
4-wheel drive operation ................................................................ 4-31
Inspection and maintenance following rough road oper- ation.......................................................................................... 4-33
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles ..........................4-33
Braking......................................................................................... 4-34
Hill start assist* ............................................................................ 4-35
Brake assist system....................................................................... 4-36
Emergency stop signal system ...................................................... 4-37
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 4-38
Electric power steering system (EPS) ..........................................4-40 Active stability control (ASC)*
.................................................... 4-40
Cruise control* ............................................................................. 4-43
Reversing sensor system*............................................................. 4-47
Rear-view camera* ....................................................................... 4-50
Cargo loads................................................................................... 4-52
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 4-54Starting and driving
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Running-in recommendations
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During
the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long
life as well as future economy and performance.
l Do not race the engine at high speeds.
l Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
l Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with M/T Shift point Speed limit
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
1600 models 2000 models
1
st
gear 30 km/h (19 mph)
30 km/h (19 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph)2
nd
gear 60 km/h (37 mph)
65 km/h (40 mph) 45 km/h (28 mph)3
rd
gear 90 km/h (56 mph)
95 km/h (59 mph) 70 km/h (43 mph)4
th
gear 125 km/h (78 mph) 120 km/h (74 mph)
95 km/h (59 mph)5
th
gear 155 km/h (96 mph) 155 km/h (96 mph)
120 km/h (74 mph)6
th
gear -
- 135 km/h (84 mph)Starting and driving
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NOTE
l To
prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel
economy, remove the roof carrier when not
in use.
l Remove the roof carrier before using an auto-
matic car wash.
l Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the tailgate when installing
a roof carrier. Trailer towing
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In
order to tow a trailer with your vehicle, have a
trailer towing device that meets all relevant regula-
tions in your area, mounted consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a trailer
may differ from country to country. You are ad-
vised to obey the regulations in each area. CAUTION
l
Danger of Accident!
A

towing bar should be fitted according
to MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.
Maximum towable weight with brake
and maximum trailer-nose weight
Never
exceed the maximum towable weight with
brake and the maximum trailer-nose weight as lis-
ted in the specifications.
(Refer to page 9-07.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight by
10 % of the gross combination weight for every in-
crease of 1,000 m above sea-level, as the engine out-
put is lowered owing to decrease in atmospheric
pressure. Towing bar mounting specifications
See

the following table for fixing points (A) for the
towing bar. 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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Tyre inflation pressures
E01001402380Item Tyre size Front Rear At trailer towing
Front Rear
Normal tyre 215/65R16 98H
2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa] 2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa]
215/60R17 96H 2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa] 2.2 bar (32 psi) [220 kPa]
Temporary spare tyre T125/90D16
T155/90D16
4.2 bar (60 psi) [420 kPa]
—
215/65R16 2.4 bar (35 psi) [240 kPa] —Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.Maintenance
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Vehicle weight
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Petrol-powered vehicles Item 1600 models 1800 models
INFORM INVITE INTENSE
INSTYLE
INVITE INTENSE
ULTIMATE Kerb weight Without optional parts 1,270 kg
1,290 kg, 1,300 kg*1
1,290 kg 1,385 kg1,390 kg With full optional
parts
1,300 kg
1,353 kg, 1,313 kg *1
1,353 kg 1,398 kg1,443 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight
1,870 kg, 1,925 kg*2
1,970 kg, 2,035 kg*2Maximum axle
weight Front
930 kg 1,030 kgRear
1,000 kg, 1,070 kg*2
1,000 kg, 1,085 kg*2Maximum towable
weight With brake
1,100 kg 1,300 kgWithout brake
685 kg 725 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight
55 kg65 kgMaximum roof load
80 kgSeating capacity
5 persons
*1 : Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine
*2 : In case of trailer towing NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation. Specifications
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Item 2000 models
2WD 4WD
M/T CVT
INVITE INTENSE
ULTIMATE INVITE INTENSE
ULTIMATE INVITE INTENSE
ULTIMATE Kerb weight Without optional
parts
1,355 kg 1,360 kg 1,420 kg 1,425 kg 1,450 kg 1,455 kg With full optional
parts
1,368 kg 1,413 kg 1,433 kg 1,478 kg 1,463 kg 1,508 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight
1,970 kg, 2,035 kg*Maximum axle
weight Front
1,030 kgRear
1,000 kg, 1,085 kg*Maximum towable
weight With brake
1,300 kgWithout brake
725 kg 750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight
65 kgMaximum roof load
80 kgSeating capacity
5 persons*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation. Specifications
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Diesel-powered vehicles
Item 2WD
4WD
INFORM INVITE
INTENSE
INSTYLE Kerb weight Without optional parts
1,450 kg1,460 kg1,525 kg With full optional parts
1,472 kg1,523 kg1,588 kgMaximum gross vehicle weight
2,060 kg, 2,130 kg*Maximum axle weight Front
1,120 kgRear
1,000 kg, 1,090 kg*Maximum towable weight With brake
1,400 kgWithout brake
750 kgMaximum trailer-nose weight
70 kgMaximum roof load
80 kgSeating capacity
5 persons*: In case of trailer towing
NOTE
l Trailer specifications indicate the manufacturer’s recommendation. Specifications
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