2012 MITSUBISHI ASX maintenance

CAUTION
l
Drive carefully and do not exceed
50 km/h (30 mph).
Remember that preventing accidents is
not the purpose of tyre chains.
l When tyre chains are installed, take care
that they do not damage the disc wheel or
body.
l Do not install a tyre chain on an emergen-
cy wheel which is compact in size. If one
of the front wheels has punctured, re-
place it with one of the rear wheels and in-
stall the temporary spare wheel in that
place before fitting a tyre chain.
l An aluminium wheel can be damaged by
a tyre chain while driving. When fitting a
tyre chain on an aluminium wheel, take
care that any part of the chain and fitting
cannot be brought into contact with the
wheel.
l Remove the wheel covers before instal-
ling a tyre chain, otherwise they may be
damaged by the tyre chain. (See page
6-17.)
l When installing or removing the tyre
chains, take care that hands and other
parts of your body are not injured by the
sharp edges of the vehicle body.
NOTE l The

laws and regulations concerning the use
of tyre chains vary. Always follow local laws
and regulations.
In most countries, it is prohibited by law to
use tyre chains on roads without snow. Parking brake break-in
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Break-in

the parking brake linings whenever the
brake performance of the parking brake is insuffi-
cient or whenever the parking brake linings and/or
discs are replaced, in order to assure the best brake
performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be carried out by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Wiper blade rubber replacement
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Windscreen wiper blades 1.
Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A) dis- engages from the hook (B). Pull the wiper
blade further to remove it. NOTE
l Do

not let the wiper arm drop onto the wind-
screen. This could damage the glass.
3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper blade. Maintenance
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Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers
are correctly aligned as you attach
them. 4. Insert
the wiper blade into the arm, starting
with the opposite end of the blade from the
stopper. Make sure the hook (B) is fitted cor-
rectly in the grooves in the blade.
NOTE l If a retainer is not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainer from the old blade. 5. Push
the wiper blade until the hook (B) en-
gages securely with the stopper (A). Rear window wiper blades
1.
Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.
2. Pull the wiper blade downward to disengage it from the stopper (A) at the end of the wip-
er arm. Pull the wiper blade further to re-
move it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the hook (B) on the wiper arm. NOTE
l Do

not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
window glass; it could damage the glass.
4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers are correctly aligned as you insert
them into the groove. NOTE
l If

a retainer is not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainer from the old blade. Maintenance
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General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas leakage
Look
under the body of your vehicle to check for
fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks. WARNING
l If
you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; call
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate
the combination lamp switch to check that
all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause
is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the
fuses first. If there is no blown fuse, check the
lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and re-
placement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to
“Fuses” on page 8-18 and “Replacement of lamp
bulbs” on page 8-24.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend
you to have your vehicle checked and repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning
lamps operation
Start the engine and check the operation of all in-
struments, gauges and indication and warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected. Hinges and latches lubrication
Check

all latches and hinges, and, if necessary,
have them lubricated. For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slots
The
ventilation slots in front of the windscreen
should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after
heavy snowfall, so that the operation of the heating
and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with sili-
cone grease.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-han-
dled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that
you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A
small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehi-
cle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and
rear window are also useful. Maintenance
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Fusible links
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The
fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if a
large current attempts to flow through certain elec-
trical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse load ca-
pacity” on page 8-20. WARNING
l Fusible
links must not be replaced by any
other device. Failing to fit the correct fusi-
ble link may result in fire in the vehicle,
property destruction and serious or fatal
injuries at any time. Fuses
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Fuse block location
To

prevent damage to the electrical system due to
shortcircuiting or overloading, each individual cir-
cuit is provided with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger compart-
ment and in the engine compartment.
Passenger compartment (LHD vehicles)
The fuse blocks in the passenger compartment are
located behind the fuse lid in front of the driver’s
seat at the position shown in the illustration. A- Main fuse block
B-
Sub fuse block 1. Insert
a straight blade (or minus) screwdriver
into the notch of the fuse lid and pry gently
to remove it. 2. To
put back the fuse lid, line up the fuse lid
hook (A) with the clamp (B) on the instru-
ment panel and push the lid back in. Maintenance
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Passenger compartment (RHD vehicles)
The
fuse boxes in the passenger compartment are
located behind the glove box at the position shown
in the illustration. A- Main fuse block
B-
Sub fuse block
Main fuse block 1. Open the glove box. 2. Move
the rod (A) on the left side of the
glove box to the left side of the box. 3. While
pressing the side of the glove box, un-
hook the left and right hooks (B) and lower
the glove box. 4. Remove
the glove box fastener, and then re-
move the glove box. Sub fuse block
1. Remove
the cover from the bottom of the
glove box. Maintenance
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Engine compartment
In
the engine compartment, the fuse block is loca-
ted as shown in the illustration. 1- Push the knob.
2-

Remove the cover.
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The fuse capacity and the names of electrical sys-
tems

protected by the fuses are indicated on the in-
side of the fuse lid (LHD vehicles), the inside of
the glove box (RHD vehicles) and inside of the
fuse block cover (inside of the engine compartment).
Passenger compartment fuse location table
NOTE
l Spare fuses are provided on the lid of the
fuse block in the engine compartment. Al-
ways use a fuse of the same capacity for re-
placement.
Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD)
Main fuse block Sub fuse blockPassenger compartment fuse location (RHD)
Sub fuse block Main fuse block No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
1 Heater
30 A*1
2 Stop lamps
(Brake lamps) 15 A
3 Rear fog lamp 10 A
4 Windscreen wipers 30 A
5 Option 10 A
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No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
6 Door locks 20 A
7 Radio 15 A
8 Control unit relay 7.5 A
9 Interior lamps
(Room lamps) 15 A
10 Hazard warning
flasher 15 A
11 Rear window wiper 15 A
12 Instruments 7.5 A
13 Cigarette lighter/
Accessory socket 15 A
14 Ignition switch 10 A
15 Sunroof 20 A
16 Outside rear-view
mirrors 10 A
17 4-wheel drive sys-
tem 10 A
18 Reversing lamps
(Backup lamps) 7.5 A
19 Accessory socket 15 A
20 Electric window
control 30 A
*1
21 Rear window de-
mister 30 A
*1
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ties
22 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
23 Passenger’s power
seat 25 (20) A
24 Driver’s power seat 25 (20) A
25 Heated seat 30 A
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Some fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse. Engine compartment fuse location table
Engine compartment fuse location
Behind of the fuse block cover
No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
1 Front fog lamps 15 A
2 Engine 7.5 A
3 Automatic trans-
mission 20 A
4 Horn 10 A
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No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
5 Alternator 7.5 A
6 Headlamp washer 20 A
7 Air conditioning 10 A
8 ETV/Oil cooler fan
(Twin Clutch SST) 15 A
9 Security horn 20 A
10 Wiper de-icer 15 A
11 — ——
12 Electric tailgate 30 A
13 Daytime running
lamps 10 A
14 Headlamp high-
beam (left) 10 A
15 Headlamp high-
beam (right) 10 A
16 Head-
lamp low
beam (left) Dis-
charge 20 A
17 Head-
lamp low
beam
(right) Dis-
charge 20 A
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ties
18 Head-
lamp low
beam (left) Halogen 10 A
19 Head-
lamp low
beam
(right) Halogen 10 A
20 ENG/POWER 10 A
21 Ignition coil 10 A
22 ENG/POWER 20 A
Fuel line heater 25 A
23 Fuel pump 15 A
24 Starter
30 A*1
25 — ——
26 Anti-lock brake
system 40 A
*1
27 Anti-lock brake
system 30 A
*1
28 Air conditioning
condenser fan mo- tor 30 A
*1
29 Radiator fan motor
40 A*1
*1 : Fusible link No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
30 IOD IOD 30 A
31 Audio system amp 30 A
32 Diesel 30 A
33 — Spare fuse 10 A
34 — Spare fuse 15 A
35 — Spare fuse 20 A
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Some fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse box does not contain spare 7.5 A, 25 A or
30 A fuses. If one of these fuses burns out, substi-
tute with the following fuse.
7.5 A: 10 A spare fuse
25 A: 20 A spare fuse
30 A: 30 A audio system amp fuse
When using a substitute fuse, replace with a fuse of
the correct capacity as soon as possible. Maintenance
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