2012 MITSUBISHI ASX Owner's Manual (in English)

l
On vehicles with the automatic air condition-
ing, when the engine coolant temperature
rises to a certain level, the air selection is au-
tomatically switched to the recirculation posi-
tion and the indication lamp (A) comes on.
At this time, the system will not switch to the
outside position even if the air selection
switch is pushed.
Customizing the air selection E00732500107
Functions can be changed as desired, as stated below.
l Enable automatic air control
•

Heater/Manual air conditioning:When the system operates, the air selec-
tion switch will be automatically control-
led.
• Automatic air conditioning: When the mode selection dial or blower
speed selection dial is turned to the “AU-
TO” position, the air selection switch is al-
so controlled automatically.
l Disable automatic air control
• Heater/Manual air conditioning:Even when the system operates, the air se-
lection switch will not be automatically
controlled.
• Automatic air conditioning: Even when the mode selection dial or
blower speed selection dial is turned to
the “AUTO” position, the air selection
switch is not controlled automatically.
l Setting change method
Hold down the air selection switch for about
10 seconds or more.
When the setting is changed, a sound is emit-
ted and the indication lamp flashes. • When
the setting is changed from enable
to disable 3 sounds are emitted and the in-
dication lamp flashes 3 times.
• When the setting is changed from disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted and the in-
dication lamp flashes 3 times.
NOTE l The factory setting is “Enable automatic air
control.”
l When the mode selection dial is turned to
“ ”,
in order to prevent misting of the win-
dows the ventilator automatically switches to
outside air even if “Disable automatic air con-
trol” is set.
Air conditioning switch (Air conditioning) E00701500909
Push the switch to turn the air conditioning on, indi-
cation lamp (A) will come on.
There is a sound each time the switch is pressed.
Manual air conditioning Automatic air conditioning Push the switch again to switch it off. CAUTION
l
When
using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with a CVT is stationary, fully depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTE l If

a problem is detected in the air condition-
ing system, the air conditioning operation in-
dication lamp (A) blinks. Press the air condi-
tioning switch once to turn it off, then once
more to turn it back on. If the air condition-
ing operation indication lamp does not blink
for a while, there is nothing wrong. If it
starts to blink again, we recommend you to
have it checked.
l Sometimes, for example after using a high-
pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet,
and the operation indication lamp (A) blinks
temporarily. In this case there is nothing
wrong. Wait a while, press the air condition-
ing switch once to turn the system off, then
once more to turn it back on. Once the water
evaporates, the blinking will stop.
Customizing the air conditioning switch (Automat-
ic air conditioning) E00764700030
Functions can be changed as desired, as stated below. For pleasant driving
5-05 5
OGWE12E1

l
Enable automatic air conditioning control:
If the mode selection dial or blower speed se-
lection
dial is turned to the “AUTO” posi-
tion, or the temperature control dial is set to
the minimum temperature, the air condition-
ing switch is controlled automatically.
l Disable automatic air conditioning control:
The air conditioning switch is not controlled
automatically as long as the air conditioning
switch is not operated.
l Setting change method
Hold down the air conditioning switch for
about 10 seconds or more.
When the setting is changed, a sound is emit-
ted and the indication lamp flashes.
• When the setting is changed from enableto disable 3 sounds are emitted and the in-
dication lamp flashes 3 times.
• When the setting is changed from disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted and the in-
dication lamp flashes 3 times.
NOTE l The factory setting is “Enable automatic air
conditioning control”.
l When you turn the mode selection dial to
“ ”,
in order to prevent misting of the win-
dows the air conditioning operates automati-
cally even if “Disable automatic air condition-
ing control” is set.
Operating the air conditioning system E00701800436
Heating (Heater/Manual air conditioning)
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ”
position
and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside po-
sition. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise

to the desired temperature. Select the de-
sired blower speed. NOTE
l For

quick heating, set the blower speed selec-
tion dial to the position shown in the illustra-
tion. Cooling (Manual air conditioning)
E00701900684 1.
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
4. Change the temperature by turning the con- trol dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
5. Select the desired blower speed. CAUTION
l
If
the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if high cooling performance
is desired, set air selection switch to the re-
circulation position and the temperature
control dial all the way to the left.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up. For pleasant driving
5-06
5
OGWE12E1

NOTE
l When
the air conditioning operates with the
selection switch in the outside position, the
system automatically determines whether to
continue using outside air or to perform recir-
culation. If the outside air temperature is
high, the system selects recirculation to ach-
ieve rapid cooling and causes the indication
lamp in the switch to illuminate. Press the se-
lection switch to return to outside air intro-
duction.
Combination of unheated air and heated air (Heat-
er/Manual air conditioning) E00702000435
Select the mode selection dial to the position
shown

in the illustration and set the air selection
switch (A) to the outside position.
The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the
upper part of the passenger compartment. Select
the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or
slightly

warm air (depending upon temperature set-
ting) flows to the upper part of the passenger com-
partment. Automatic mode (Automatic air conditioning)
E00764800031 In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO
mode and follow these procedures:
1. Set

the blower speed selection dial to the “AU-
TO” position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the de- sired temperature.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
The outlet position (except “ ”),
recirculation/out-
side air select and blower speed, and ON/OFF of
air conditioning will be controlled automatically.
To stop the system, turn the blower speed selection
dial to the “OFF” position. CAUTION
l
When
using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with a CVT is stationary, fully depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTE l While

the engine coolant temperature is low,
the temperature of the air from the heater
will be cool/cold until the engine warms up,
even if you have selected warm air with the
dial. To prevent the windscreen and win-
dows from fogging up, the ventilator mode
will be changed to “ ”
and the blower
speed will be reduced.
l If the blower speed selection dial, air condi-
tioning switch, mode selection dial, or air se-
lection switch is operated while the system is
operating in the AUTO mode, the activated
function overrides the corresponding func-
tion of automatic control. All other functions
remain under automatic control.
Manual mode (Automatic air conditioning) E00764900032
Blower speed and ventilator mode may be control-
led

manually by setting the blower speed selection
dial and the mode selection dial to the desired posi-
tions. To return to automatic operation, set the dials
to the “AUTO” position. For pleasant driving
5-07 5
OGWE12E1

Demisting of the windscreen and door windows
E00702100768CAUTION
l
For safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all the windows.
Use the mode selection dial (“ ”
or “ ”) to re-
move frost or mist from the windscreen or door win-
dows. For ordinary demisting
Perform

the following settings to prevent misting
of the windscreen and door windows, and to heat
the leg area.
Heater/Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 1. Set
the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”
posi-
tion.
3. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial.
5. On vehicles with air conditioning, push the air conditioning switch (B). For quick demisting
Heater/Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
1.
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2.
Set the blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE l When the mode selection dial is in the “ ”
position,

the system operates automatically
and outside air is set automatically.
l To demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators towards the door win-
dows.
l On vehicles with air conditioning, do not set
the temperature control dial to the max. cool
position. Cool air will blow against the win-
dow glasses and prevent demisting. For pleasant driving
5-08
5
OGWE12E1

l
For vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, if the mode selection dial is
set to the demister position shown in the illus-
tration, the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system
will not operate and the engine will not stop
automatically even if the vehicle is stopped.
This is to ensure that good visibility is main-
tained.
Introduction of outside air (Heater/Manual air
conditioning) E00702200408
To introduce air into the vehicle during hot weath-
er, set the air selection switch (A) to the outside po-
sition and set the temperature control dial to the po-
sitions

shown in the illustration. Be sure to set the
temperature control dial all the way to the left. Se-
lect the desired blower speed. NOTE
l Turn

the mode selection dial clockwise and
air will flow to the leg area and the windscreen. Important operation tips for the
air conditioning E00708301033
l Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking

in the hot sun will make the vehicle
inside extremely hot, and it will require more
time to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the
windows for the first few minutes of air con-
ditioning operation to expel the hot air.
l Close the windows when the air conditioning
is in use.
The entry of outside air through open win-
dows will reduce the cooling efficiency.
l Too much cooling is not good for the health.
Keep the difference between the vehicle inte-
rior temperature and outside temperature to 5
to 6 °C.
l When operating the system, make sure the
air intake, which is located in front of the
windscreen, is free of obstructions such as
leaves and snow. Leaves collected in the air-
intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug
the plenum water drains.
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usu-
al, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. We recom-
mend you to have the system inspected.
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must
be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant SUN-PAG56.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe damage which will result in the need to re-
place your vehicle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is
not recommended. The new refrigerant HFC-134a
in your vehicle will
not harm the ozone layer.
We recommend you to recover and recycle the re-
frigerant for reuse.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at least
five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This
is to prevent the compressor from seizing and to
maintain the air conditioning in the best operating
condition. For pleasant driving
5-09 5
OGWE12E1

Air purifier
E00708400561
An
air filter has been incorporated into the air con-
ditioning so that pollen and dust are cleaned from
the air.
Replace the air filter periodically as its ability to
clean the air will be reduced as it collects pollen
and dirt. For the maintenance interval, refer to the
“SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTE
l Operation in certain conditions such as driv-
ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the
air conditioning can lead to reduction of serv-
ice life of the filter. When you feel that the
air flow is lower than normal or when the
windscreen or windows start to fog up easily,
replace the air filter.
We recommend you to have it checked. Audio system*
E00708502090
Type 1
Type 2 Type 1- LW/MW/FM digital turning radio with
CD player
Type

2- LW/MW/FM digital turning radio with
CD changer

For information on operations of the audio system
for vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI Multi-Co-
munication system (MMCS), refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
The audio system can only be used when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. NOTE
l To

listen to the audio system while the en-
gine is not running, turn the ignition switch
to the “ACC” position or put the operation
mode in ACC.
If the ignition switch or the operation mode
is left in ACC, the accessory power will auto-
matically turn off after a certain period of
time and you will no longer be able to use
the audio system. The accessory power
comes on again if the ignition switch or the
engine switch is operated with it in the
“ACC” position. Refer to “ACC power auto-
cutout function” on pages 1-13 and 4-13.
l If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise from the audio equip-
ment. This does not mean that anything is
wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far
away as possible from the audio equipment.
l If foreign objects or water get into the audio
equipment, or if smoke or a strange odour
comes from it, immediately turn off the au-
dio system. We recommend you to have it
checked. Never try to repair it by yourself.
Avoid continuous usage without inspection
by a qualified person.
l The audio amplifier (if so equipped) is loca-
ted under the front right seat. Do not subject
the amplifier to a strong impact. It could dam-
age the amplifier or malfunctioning could re-
sult. For pleasant driving
5-10
5
OGWE12E1

Volume and tone control panel
E007086011081- PWR (On-Off) switch
2-
VOL (Volume control) knob
3- Display
4- SOUND (Sound control) switch
To adjust the volume E00708700623
VOL (Volume control)
Turn
the VOL knob clockwise to increase the vol-
ume; anticlockwise to decrease the volume.
To adjust the tone E00708801227
Press the SOUND switch to select: SUB PUNCH
→

TYPE → FIELD → BASS → MID → TRE-
BLE → FADER → BALANCE → audio control
mode OFF. NOTE
l The

SUB PUNCH can only be adjusted on ve-
hicles with a premium sound system.
On vehicles without a premium sound sys-
tem, when you press the SOUND switch, the
display starts from TYPE.
QUICK ACCESS MODE
To access the sound customization features quick-
ly, push and hold the SOUND switch, then turn the
switch clockwise or anticlockwise to access your de-
sired sound customization setting. Release the
switch to adjust the setting.
HOLD MODE
If the SOUND switch is pushed and held for more
than 2 seconds during the audio adjust mode, it will
change to “Hold” mode. The selected audio mode
will be held until the SOUND switch is pushed for
more than 2 seconds again.
SUB PUNCH (Subwoofer volume control)*
To select the desired subwoofer volume level.
TYPE (Acoustic characteristic selection) 1. Turn the SOUND switch to select the desiredmusic type.
2. Press the SOUND switch to set the audio sys- tem to the selected music type. Acoustic char-
acteristics Details
CLASSIC The optimum acoustic character-
istics for classical music, which
requires an overall sound bal-
ance that is flat.
JAZZ The optimum acoustic character-
istics for jazz music, which re-
quires an atmospheric sound that
applies different modulations to
the bass, mid-range, and treble.
POP The optimum acoustic character-
istics for pop music, which re-
quires a crisp vocal sound with a
modulated bass and treble.
ROCK The optimum acoustic character-
istics for rock music, which re-
quires a sound with a sense of
speed that emphasises the mid
range.
HIP-HOP The optimum acoustic character-
istics for hip hop music, which
requires a powerful sound that
emphasises the bass. FIELD (Sound field selection)
1. Turn
the SOUND switch to select the desired
sound field.
2. Press the SOUND switch to set the audio sys- tem to the selected sound field. For pleasant driving
5-11 5
OGWE12E1

Sound field
type Details
NORMAL This sound field produces a
sound effect where the vocals
are in the front and the instru-
ments surround the listener.
STAGE This sound field produces a
sound effect where the vocals
are right in front of the driver, as
on a stage.
LIVE This sound field produces a
sound
effect similar to a live ven-
ue, where the listener is wrapped
in sound from all directions.
HALL This sound field produces a
sound effect similar to a concert
hall

with reverberating acoustics. BASS (Bass tone control)
Turn

the SOUND switch to select the desired bass
tone.
MID (Midrange tone control)
Turn the SOUND switch to select the desired mid-
dle tone.
TREBLE (Treble tone control)
Turn the SOUND switch to select the desired treble
tone.
FADER (Front/Rear balance control)
Turn the SOUND switch to balance volume from
the front and rear speakers.
BALANCE (Left/Right balance control)
Turn the SOUND switch to balance volume from
the left and right speakers. NOTE
l When set to 0, it will beep.
l When

SUB PUNCH, TYPE or FIELD is
changed, the sound will cut out briefly, but
this does not indicate a malfunction.
l The audio control mode will shut off if either
the radio or CD is operated, or if no adjust-
ment is made within about 10 seconds.
SCV (Speed Compensated Volume)
function E00726800482
SCV function is a feature that automatically adjusts
the

VOLUME, BASS, MID, and TREBLE settings
in accordance with the vehicle speed.
The SCV function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-16. Radio control panel and display
E00708901198 1- PWR (On-Off) switch
2-

AM/FM (FM/MW/LW selection) button
3- FM (FM1/FM2/FM3) indicator
4- ST (Stereo) indicator
5- Memory select buttons
6- TUNE switch
7- SEEK (Up-seek) button
8- SEEK (Down-seek) button
To listen to the radio E00709000867
1. Press
the PWR switch or the AM/FM button
to turn ON the radio.
Press the PWR switch again to turn OFF the
radio.
2. Press the AM/FM button to select the desired band.
3. Turn the TUNE switch, or press the SEEK button or memory select buttons to tune into
a radio broadcasting station. For pleasant driving
5-12
5
OGWE12E1