2012 MITSUBISHI ASX sensor

To reduce the glare
Type 1
The
lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be
used to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from
the headlamps of vehicles behind you during night
driving. 1- Normal
2-

Anti-glare Type 2
When the headlamps of the vehicles behind you are
very

bright, the reflection factor of the rear-view
mirror is automatically changed to reduce the glare. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition

or the operation mode is put in ON, the reflec-
tion factor of the mirror is automatically changed.
NOTE
l Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner
on the sensor (1), as reduced sensitivity
could result. Type 3
When the headlamps of the vehicles behind you are
very

bright, the reflection factor of the rear-view
mirror is automatically changed to reduce the glare. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition

or the operation mode is put in ON, the green
indicator (1) illuminates and the reflection factor of
the mirror is automatically changed.
NOTE
l Do not hang any items on, or spray glass clean-
er on the sensors (2) on the front and back
side, as reduced sensitivity could result. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
ard brake system is working. (The stand-
ard
brake system is functioning normal-
ly.) If this happens, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected as soon as pos-
sible. • When the ignition switch is turned tothe “ON” position or the operation
mode is put in ON, the warning lamp
does not come on or it remains on and
does not go off.
• The warning lamp comes on while driv- ing
• The warning display appears while driving
If the warning lamp/display illuminate
while driving E00607301295
If only the ABS warning lamp/display illuminate
Avoid
hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether the
lamp goes out after a few minutes driving; if it then
remains off during driving, there is no problem.
However, if the warning lamp/display do not disap-
pear, or if they come on again when the vehicle is
driven, we recommend you to have the vehicle
checked. If the ABS warning lamp/display and brake warn-
ing lamp/display illuminate at the same time
Warning lamp Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
The ABS and brake force distribution function may
not

work, so hard braking could make the vehicle
unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you
to have it checked. NOTE
l The

ABS warning lamp and brake warning
lamp illuminate at the same time and the warn-
ing displays appear alternately on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play.
After driving on icy roads E00618800150
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any
snow

and ice which may have accumulated around
the wheels. On vehicles that have an ABS, be care-
ful not to damage the wheel speed sensors (A) or
the cables located at each wheel.
Front
Rear Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
When the set speed driving is deactivated
automatically in any situation other than
those listed above, there may be a system
malfunction.
Press the “ON-OFF” switch to turn off
the cruise control and have your vehicle
inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
To resume the set speed E00609800617
If the set speed driving is deactivated by the condi-
tion

described in “To deactivate” on page 4-47,
you can resume the previously set speed by press-
ing the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at a
speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or higher. Under either of the following conditions, however,
using

the switch does not allow you to resume the
previously set speed.
In these situations, repeat the speed setting proce-
dure:
l The “ON OFF” switch is pressed. l
[Except
vehicles equipped with keyless oper-
ation system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.
l “CRUISE” indication lamp is turned OFF. Reversing sensor system*
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This
system operates when you are backing the ve-
hicle. It uses corner and back sensors to detect an
obstacle and the information screen in the multi-in-
formation display and the buzzer to inform you of
the approximate distance to the obstacle. CAUTION
l
The reversing sensor system assists you in
determining the approximate distance be-
tween

the vehicle and an obstacle located
behind the vehicle. It has limitations in
terms of detectable areas and objects,
and may not properly detect some ob-
jects. Therefore, do not place excessive
confidence in the reversing sensor system
and operate the vehicle as carefully as
you would do with a vehicle not equipped
with this system.
l Make sure to check the surroundings
with your own eyes to ensure safety. Do
not operate the vehicle by relying on the
reversing sensor system alone.
Obstacle detection areas E00615600346
The detection areas of the corner and back sensors
are

limited to those shown in the illustration. More-
over, the sensors are unable to detect low or thin ob-
jects or objects near the rear bumper. Thus, make
sure to check the surroundings as you operate the
vehicle in a safe manner. Starting and driving
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Corner and back sensor locations
There
are two corner sensors (A) at the corners of
the rear bumper, and two back sensors (B) in the
centre of the rear bumper. Reversing sensor system detection areas
Depending

on whether the vehicle is equipped with
a towing bar, you can change the reversing sensor
system between the standard mode and the towing
bar mode. The towing bar mode changes the sys-
tem to exclude the area in which the towing bar is
mounted from the detection areas. Vehicles without a towing bar
The

detection areas are within approximately
60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 150 cm (B)
from the back sensors, and 60 cm (C) or less from
the ground surface, excluding the area approximate-
ly 10 cm (D) from the ground surface. Vehicles with a towing bar
The
detection areas are within approximately
60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 150 cm (B)
from the back sensors, and 60 cm (C) or less from
the ground surface, excluding the area approximate-
ly 10 cm (D) from the ground surface. The non-de-
tection areas (E) are within approximately 20 cm
(F) from the bumper. NOTE
l If

the rear bumper has been exposed to an im-
pact, the corner or back sensors may fail and
prevent the system from functioning proper-
ly. Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l The sensors do not detect objects located in
the area directly below or near the bumper. If
the height of an object is lower than the moun-
ted position of the corner or back sensors,
the sensors may not continue detecting it
even if they detected it initially.
For information on how to change the detection
areas, please refer to “Changing the detection
areas” on page 4-51. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
The reversing sensor system may not op-
erate properly under the following condi-
tions: • The sensors or surroundings are cov-ered with ice, snow, or mud.
• The sensors are frozen.
• The system receives ultrasonic noise from other sources (the horns of other
vehicles, motorcycle engines, brakes,
radios, pouring rain, splashing water,
tyre chains, etc.).
• The sensors are extremely hot or cold (while the vehicle is parked for a long
period of time under a blazing sun or
in cold weather).
• The vehicle tilts significantly.
• The vehicle is driven on a rough road (with a bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy
surface).
• The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.
• The sensors or surroundings have been wiped by hand, or stickers or ac-
cessories have been attached.
l The reversing sensor system may not prop-
erly detect the following:
• Objects that are thin, such as wirenets or ropes.
• Objects that absorb sound waves, such as snow.
• Objects that are shaped with a sharp angle.
• Objects with a smooth surface, such as glass.
• Objects that are low, such as kerb- stones. NOTE
l The

buzzer may sound lower than the normal
warning sound when the reversing sensor sys-
tem is receiving ultrasonic noise from other
sources, but this is not a malfunction. The buz-
zer will stop sounding and the system will re-
turn to normal operation after the noise is no
longer received.
To operate E00615700738
To operate the system, move the gearshift lever or
selector

lever to the “R” position while the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON. When the
reversing sensor system is operated, the reversing
sensor system operation indication lamp (A) will
turn on. To stop the operation, push the “SONAR”
switch; the reversing sensor system operation indi-
cation lamp (A) is turned off. NOTE
l Only

when the gearshift lever or selector lev-
er is in the “R” position, the reversing sensor
system can be operated or be stopped by us-
ing the “SONAR” switch.
Warning for obstacles
If there is an obstacle behind the vehicle, a warning
will be issued with the information screen in the
multi-information display and a warning buzzer.
Type 2
Type 1 1- Corner sensor (left)
2-

Back sensor
3- Corner sensor (right)
Corner sensor Vehicle to obstacle dis-
tance Warning display/sound
cycle
Approx. 60 to 40 cm Intermittent
Approx. 40 to 20 cm Fast intermittent
Within approx. 20 cm Continuous Starting and driving
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Back sensor (vehicles without a towing bar)
Vehicle to obstacle dis-
tance Warning display/sound
cycle
Approx. 150 to 80 cm Intermittent Approx. 80 to 40 cm Fast intermittent
Within approx. 40 cm Continuous Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)
Vehicle to obstacle dis-
tance Warning display/sound
cycle
Approx. 150 to 100 cm Intermittent Approx. 100 to 60 cm Fast intermittentWithin approx. 60 cm Continuous CAUTION
l
The distances given are to be used for ref-
erence
only, as errors may be caused by
various factors, such as temperature, hu-
midity, or the shape of the obstacles.
NOTE l When

the sensors detect different obstacles
at the same time, the information screen in
the multi-information display indicates the di-
rections of the obstacles each sensor is detect-
ing. However, closer obstacles are given pri-
ority over other detected obstacles and the
warning buzzer sounds to inform you of clos-
er obstacles. Changing the detection areas
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The detection areas can be changed as follows:
Vehicles with a towing bar
While

the operation of the system is stopped at the
“SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR” switch ap-
proximately 3 seconds or more, and release it. The
buzzer sounds twice to indicate that the detection
area has been changed.
Vehicles without a towing bar
While the operation of the system is stopped at the
“SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR” switch ap-
proximately 3 seconds or more, and release it. The
buzzer sounds once to indicate that the detection
area has been changed.
NOTE
l The detection area will not change if you
keep the “SONAR” switch pushed for
10 seconds or more.
l After pushing the “SONAR” switch, revers-
ing sensor system operation differs accord-
ing to the detection area setting.
• Setting when towing bar is not equippedWhen the gearshift lever or selector lever
is moved to the “R” position, the revers-
ing sensor system will operate even if cor-
ner sensor operation was stopped by push-
ing the “SONAR” switch. • Setting when towing bar is equipped
When reversing sensor system operation
was stopped by pushing the “SONAR”
switch, the reversing sensor system will
not operate until the engine has been stop-
ped even if the gearshift lever or selector
lever is moved to the “R” position.
To resume reversing sensor system opera-
tion, push the “SONAR” switch or stop
and restart the engine, and then move the
gearshift lever or selector lever to the “R”
position.
Reversing sensor system warning dis-
play E00615900277
In case there is a malfunction in the reversing sen-
sor

system, the display for the malfunctioning sen-
sor will blink and the warning buzzer will sound
for approximately 5 seconds. Even after the buzzer
has stopped sounding, the display will continue
blinking until the system reverts to the normal
state. Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Example: Corner sensor (left) mulfunctioning
Type 2
Type 1 Starting and driving
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Foot/demister position
Air flows to the leg area, the windscreen and the
door windows. Demister position
Air
flows mainly to the windscreen and the door
windows. CAUTION
l
When
using the mode selection dial be-
tween the “ ” and “ ” positions, pre-
vent fogging by pressing the air selection
switch to select outside air.
(Refer to “Air selection switch” on page
5-04.)
NOTE l With

the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, the air flows main-
ly to the upper part of the passenger compart-
ment. With the mode selection dial between
the “ ”
and “ ” positions, the air flows
mainly to the leg area.
l With the mode selection dial in the “ ”
po-
sition, a small amount of air flows to the wind-
screen and the door windows.
l With the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, the air flows main-
ly to the leg area. With the mode selection di-
al between the “ ”
and “ ” positions, the
air flows mainly to the windscreen and door
windows. Heater/Air conditioning
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The

heater/air conditioning can only be used while
the engine is running.
Control panel E00700600541
Heater/Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning A- Temperature control dial
B-
Air selection switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch E- Mode selection dialF- Rear window demister switch ® p. 3-56
NOTE l On vehicles with the heater, button (D) is not
available for use. The indicator below the but-
ton doesn’t come on even if it is pushed. l
On
vehicles with automatic air conditioning,
there is an interior air temperature sensor (G)
in the illustrated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since
doing so will prevent it from functioning prop-
erly. Blower speed selection dial
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Select the blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
Turn

the dial clockwise to increase the air flow and
anticlockwise to decrease the air flow.
Heater/
Manual air conditioning Automatic air conditioning For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l If
genuine leather is wet with water or is wash-
ed in water, wipe off water as quickly as pos-
sible with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mil-
dew may grow.
l The genuine leather surface may be damaged
if a nylon brush or synthetic fibre is rubbed
hard against it.
l Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.
l Remove dirty patches or oil substances quick-
ly as they can stain genuine leather.
l The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long
hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it
in the shade as much as possible.
l When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
stick to the seat. Cleaning the exterior of your
vehicle E00900700108
If
the following is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains, wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
l Seawater, road deicing products.
l Soot and dust, iron powder from factories,
chemical substance (acids, alkalis, coal-tar,
etc.).
l Droppings from birds, carcasses of insects,
tree sap, etc.
Washing E00900902276
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up
from

the road surface can damage the paint coat
and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to pro-
tect your vehicle from this damage. This will also
be effective in protecting it from environmental el-
ements such as rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the
vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to re-
move dust. Next, using an ample amount of clean
water and a car washing brush or sponge, wash the
vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft cloth. After
washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and
flanges of the doors, bonnet and other sections
where dirt is likely to remain. CAUTION
l
When
washing the under side of your ve-
hicle or wheel, be careful not to injure
your hands.
l If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers,
place the wiper switch lever in the “OFF”
position to deactivate the rain sensor be-
fore washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the
wipers will operate in the presence of wa-
ter spray on the windscreen and may get
damaged as a result.
l Refrain from excessively using a car wash
as its brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face, causing it to lose its gloss. Scratches
will be especially visible on darker col-
oured vehicles.
l Never spray or splash water on the electri-
cal components in the engine compart-
ment. Doing so could have an adverse ef-
fect on the engine startability.
Exercise caution also when washing the
underbody; be careful not to spray water
into the engine compartment.
l Some types of hot water washing equip-
ment apply high pressure and heat to the
vehicle. They may cause heat distortion
and damage to the vehicle resin parts and
may result in flooding of the vehicle inte-
rior.
Therefore;
• Maintain a distance of approx. 70 cmor more between the vehicle body and
the washing nozzle. Vehicle care
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