2012 MITSUBISHI ASX light

Inspection and maintenance
following rough road operation E00606700338
After
operating the vehicle in rough road condi-
tions, be sure to perform the following inspection
and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been damaged
by rocks, gravel, etc.
l Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly depress-
ing the brake pedal in order to dry out the
brakes. If the brakes still do not function prop-
erly, we recommend you to have the brakes
checked as soon as possible.
l Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clog-
ging the radiator core.
l After driving through water, check the en-
gine, transmission and differential oil. If the
oil or grease is milky or cloudy because of
water contamination, it must be replaced
with new oil or grease.
l Check the inside of the vehicle. If water en-
try is found, dry the carpet etc.
l Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp bulb
is flooded with water, we recommend you to
have it drained. Cautions on handling of 4-wheel
drive vehicles E00606800746
Tyres and wheels
Since
the driving torque can be applied to the 4
wheels, the driving performance of the vehicle
when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected
by the condition of the tyres.

Pay close attention to the tyres.
l Install only the specified tyres on all wheels.
Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 9-13.
l Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the same
size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of the
tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.
l All tyres should be rotated before the wear
difference between the front and rear tyres is
recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if
there is a difference in wear between tyres. Refer to
“Tyre rotation” on page 8-13. l Check the tyre inflation pressure regularly. CAUTION
l
Always
use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres of different
size, type, brands or degree of wear, will
increase the differential oil temperature,
resulting in possible damage to the driv-
ing system. Further, the drive train will
be subjected to excessive loading possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious faults.
Towing Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with
the front or rear wheels on the ground
(Type A or Type B) as illustrated. This
could result in damage to the drivetrain,
or unstable towing.
If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use
Type C or Type D equipment.
l Even in “2WD” drive mode, the vehicle
cannot be towed with the front or the
rear wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle WARNING
l Do
not crank the engine while the vehicle
is jacked up.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.
Clutch operation
Quick
or slight clutch engagement made while the
engine is running at high speed will cause damage
to the clutch and transmission because the tractive
force is very great.
Operate the pedal slowly and positively. Braking
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All

the parts of the brake system are critical to safe-
ty. We recommend you to have the vehicle
checked at regular intervals according to the serv-
ice booklet. CAUTION
l
Avoid
driving habits that cause heavy
braking and never “ride” the brakes by
resting your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
The
service brake is divided into two brake cir-
cuits. And your vehicle is equipped with power
brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the other is availa-
ble to stop the vehicle. If you should lose the pow-
er assist for some reason, the brakes will still work.
In these situations, even if the brake pedal moves
down to the very end of its possible stroke or re-
sists being depressed, keep depressing the brake ped-
al down harder and further than usual; stop driving
as soon as possible and have the brake system re-
paired. WARNING
l Do
not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle is in motion. If you turn off the en-
gine while driving, the power assistance
for the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively. WARNING
l If
the power assist is lost or if either
brake hydraulic system stops working
properly, have your vehicle checked im-
mediately.
Warning display
The
brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a
fault in the braking system. A warning is also dis-
played on the multi-information display. Refer to
“Brake warning lamp” on page 3-40 and “Brake
warning display” on page 3-42.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a low
speed immediately after starting, especially when
the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs
and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy
rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is
washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driv-
ing slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the engine brak-
ing by shifting to a lower shift position while driv-
ing on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the
brakes from overheating. Starting and driving
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• On vehicles equipped with M/T, the gear-
shift lever is in the following position.
[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]
The
gearshift lever is in any position oth-
er than “R”.
(The hill start assist will operate, even if
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
[When starting an uphill slope backwards.]
The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
(The hill start assist will not operate
when the gearshift lever is in the “N” po-
sition.)
• On vehicles equipped with CVT, the se- lector lever is in any position other than
“P” or “N”.
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with the brake pedal depressed.
• The parking brake is released.
l The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed before the brake
pedal is released.
l The hill start assist also operates when revers-
ing on an uphill slope.
Warning display E00628200199
If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the
following display/indicator will turn on. -
ASC indicator
Warning display type 1 Warning display type 2
NOTE
l The

combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model. CAUTION
l
If
the warning is displayed, the hill start
assist will not operate. Start off carefully.
l Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the
warning display went out, in which case
the hill start assist is again working nor-
mally.
If the warning remains displayed or reap-
pears frequently, it is not necessary to
stop the vehicle immediately, but the vehi-
cle should be inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point as soon as possible. Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assisting drivers
who

cannot depress the brake pedal firmly when it
is necessary to do so (such as in emergency stop sit-
uations) and provides greater braking force.

If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes
will be applied with more force than usual. CAUTION
l
The
brake assist system is not a device de-
signed to exercise braking force greater
than its capacity. Make sure to always
keep a sufficient distance between vehi-
cles in front of you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.
NOTE l Once

the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
l The brake assist system may become opera-
tional when the brake pedal is fully de-
pressed even if it has not been depressed sud-
denly. Starting and driving
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l
In the following situations, the screen indica-
tion may be difficult to see. There is no ab-
normality. • Low light (nighttime)
• When the light of the sun or the lightfrom a vehicle’s headlamps shines direct-
ly into the lens
l If the camera is hot and is then cooled by
rain or a car wash, the lens can mist up. This
phenomenon does not indicate a malfunction.
l It is not possible to fully see obstacles when
the lens is dirty. If the lens becomes contami-
nated by water droplets, snow, mud or oil,
wipe off the contamination, taking care not
to scratch the lens.
l Please observe the following cautions. Ignor-
ing them could lead to a camera malfunction.
• Do not subject the camera to physicalshock.
• Do not apply wax to the camera.
• Do not splash the camera with boiling wa- ter.
• Do not disassemble the camera.
Reference lines on the screen
Reference lines and upper surface of the rear bump-
er (A) are displayed on the screen. l Red line (B) indicates approximately 50 cm
behind the rear bumper.
l Two Green lines (C) indicate approximately
20 cm outside of the vehicle body.
l Short transverse lines (1 to 3) indicate dis-
tance from the rear bumper.
Check surroundings for safety. 1. Approximately

at the rear edge of the rear
bumper
2. Approximately 100 cm
3. Approximately 200 cm
NOTE l It is possible to change the display language
of the screen. For details, please refer to the
separate owner’s manual “MITSUBISHI
Multi Communication System (MMCS)”or
“To change the indication on the screen of
the inside rear-view mirror: To change the lan-
guage of warning text (3)” on page 4-54.
l When the vehicle is tilting because of the num-
ber of people in the vehicle, the weight and
positioning of luggage, and/or the condition
of the road surface, the lines in the view
from the rear-view camera may not be accu-
rately positioned relative to the actual road.
The reference lines for distance and vehicle
width are based on a level, flat road surface.
In the following cases, objects shown on the
screen will appear to be farther off than they
actually are. • When
the rear of the vehicle is weighed
down with the weight of passengers and
luggage in the vehicle. A- Actual objects
B-
Objects shown on the screen
• When there is an upward slope at the back. A- Actual objects
B-
Objects shown on the screen
Starting and driving
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Towing bar mounting specifications
See
the following table for fixing points (A) for the
towing bar. 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 mm NOTE
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. Starting and driving
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Ventilators
.................................................................................... 5-02
Heater/Air conditioning ................................................................ 5-03
Important operation tips for the air conditioning
..........................5-09
Air purifier.................................................................................... 5-10
Audio system*.............................................................................. 5-10
To play tracks from USB device* ................................................5-22
To play tracks from a Bluetooth ®
device (vehicles with
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface)..........................................................5-30
To use the external audio input function* ....................................5-32
Steering wheel audio remote control switches* ...........................5-33
Error codes.................................................................................... 5-35
Error codes (iPod)......................................................................... 5-36
Error codes (USB memory device) ..............................................5-37
Handling of compact discs ........................................................... 5-38
Antenna......................................................................................... 5-39
Digital clock* ............................................................................... 5-39
Link System* ................................................................................ 5-41
Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface* ............................................................. 5-41
USB input terminal* ..................................................................... 5-57
Sun visors..................................................................................... 5-59
Ashtray*........................................................................................5-60
Cigarette lighter* .......................................................................... 5-60
Accessory socket.......................................................................... 5-61
Interior lamps ................................................................................ 5-62
Storage spaces...............................................................................5-65
Cup holder.................................................................................... 5-68
Bottle holder ................................................................................. 5-69
Rear shelf panel* .......................................................................... 5-69
Assist grips................................................................................... 5-70
Coat hook*.................................................................................... 5-70 Luggage hooks..............................................................................
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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
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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
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