2012 MITSUBISHI ASX Service

Turn-signal lever
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When making a normal turn, use position
(1). The lever will return automatically when
cornering is completed.
2- Lane-change signals When moving the lever to (2) slightly to
change a lane, the turn-signal lamps and indi-
cation lamp in the instrument cluster will on-
ly flash while the lever is operated.
Also, when you move the lever to (2) slight-
ly then release it, the turn-signal lamps and in-
dication lamp in the instrument cluster will
flash 3 times.
NOTE l If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned
out. We recommend you to have the vehicle
inspected.
l It is possible to activate the following func-
tions. • Flashing
of the turn-signal lamps when
the lever is operated with the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ACC.
• Deactivate the turn-signal lamp 3-flash function for lane changes.
• The time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function can be adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. Hazard warning flasher switch
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Use
the hazard warning flasher switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operat-
ed, regardless of the ignition switch position or the
operation mode.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, all turn-signal lamps flash continuously. To
turn them off, push the switch again. NOTE
l While

the hazard warning lamps are blinking
due to having manually pushed the switch,
the emergency stop signal system does not op-
erate.
Refer to “Emergency stop signal system” on
page 4-38. Instruments and controls
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Wiper and washer switch
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l
If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze, which may hinder visibility.
Warm the glass with the defroster or rear
window demister before using the washer.
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NOTE l To

ensure a clear rearward view, the rear win-
dow wiper will automatically perform sever-
al continuous operations if the gearshift lever
or the selector lever is put in the “R” position
while the windscreen wipers are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer”
on page 3-55.
Except for vehicles equipped with rain sensor
The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear
window,

do not operate the wipers until the ice has
melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wip-
er motor may be damaged. MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow
HI- Fast To adjust intermittent intervals
With
the lever in the “INT” (speed-sensitive) posi-
tion, the intermittent intervals can be adjusted by
turning the knob (A). 1- Fast
2-

Slow
NOTE l The speed-sensitive-operation function of the
windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details.
Misting function
The misting function can be operated with the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
• A physical shock is applied to the rain
sensor.
NOTE l To

protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this
operation of the wipers does not take place
when the vehicle is stationary and the ambi-
ent temperature is about 0 °C or lower.
l Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker
or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put
any water-repellent coating on the wind-
screen. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers
might stop working normally.
l In the following cases, the rain sensor may
be malfunctioning.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
• When the wipers operate at a constant in-terval despite changes in the extent of rain.
• When the wipers do not operate even though it is raining.
l The wipers may automatically operate when
things such as insects or foreign objects are
affixed to the windscreen on top of the rain
sensor or when the windscreen is frozen. Ob-
jects affixed to the windscreen will stop the
wipers when the wipers cannot remove them.
To operate the wipers again, move the lever
in the “LO” or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automatically
due to strong direct sunlight or electromag-
netic wave. To stop the wipers, place the lev-
er in the “OFF” position. l
Contact
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point when replacing the wind-
screen or reinforcing the glass around the sen-
sor.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor) posi-
tion, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the
rain sensor by turning the knob (B). “+”- Higher sensitivity to rain
“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE l It

is possible to activate the following func-
tions. • Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (vehicle-speed sensitive).
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi- tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (except vehicle-speed sensitive).
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication

System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details.
Misting function
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and re-
lease, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or
drizzle.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised
to the “MIST” position and released when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position. The wipers will continue to oper-
ate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position. Instruments and controls
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The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved
to
the “AUTO” position and the knob (C) is turned
in the “+” direction when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON. Windscreen washer*
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The windscreen washer can be operated with the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC.
The

washer fluid will be sprayed onto the wind-
screen by pulling the lever towards you.
When the wipers are not in operation or in intermit-
tent operation, by pulling the lever towards you,
the wipers will operate several times while the wash-
er fluid is being sprayed.
Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine, then about 6 seconds later, wipers operate
once more.
On vehicles equipped with a headlamp washer,
while the headlamps are on, the headlamp washer
will operate once together with the windscreen wash-
er. Also, except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan
and

Ukraine, by releasing the lever soon after pull-
ing it towards you, the washer fluids will be
sprayed several times while the wipers are operat-
ing several times. (Comfort washer) Then about 6
seconds later, wipers operate once more.
Comfort washer will stop operating with any opera-
tion of the lever. CAUTION
l
If
the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or demis-
ter before using the washer.
NOTE l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• Causing

the wiper never to operate when
washer fluid is sprayed.
• Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh- stan and Ukraine, deactivating the com-
fort washer. • Except
for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh-
stan and Ukraine, deactivating the func-
tion that operates the wipers once more
about 6 seconds later.
• Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk- raine, activating the comfort washer.
• Vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan and Uk- raine, the wipers can be set to operate
again after about 6 seconds.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. Instruments and controls
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Rear window wiper and washer
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The
rear window wiper and washer switch can be
operated with the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON or ACC. INT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter-
mittently at intervals of about every
8 seconds
OFF- Off -
The washer fluid will be sprayed on-
to the rear window when the knob is
turned fully in either direction.
The wipers operate automatically
several times while the washer fluid
is being sprayed. NOTE
l The
rear window wiper will automatically per-
form several continuous operations if the gear-
shift lever or the selector lever is put in the
“R” position while the windscreen wipers or
the rear window wiper is operating. (automat-
ic operation mode).
After the automatic operation, the rear win-
dow wiper will stop operating if the knob is
in the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the
“INT” position, the rear window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation.
It is possible to set the rear window wiper to
perform the automatic operation only if the
gearshift lever or the selector lever is put in
the “R” position while the rear window wip-
er is operating with the knob in the “INT” po-
sition.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the
knob to the “INT” position twice quickly to
operate the rear window wiper continuously.
(continuous operation mode)
Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stop
the rear window wiper continuous operation.
l The interval for intermittent operation can be
adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. Headlamp washer switch*
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The
headlamp washer can be operated with the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode in ON or ACC
and the lamp switch at the “ ” position.

Push

the button once and the washer fluid will be
sprayed on to the headlamps. NOTE
l If

the ignition switch or the operation mode
is in ON or ACC and the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer operates together with
the windscreen washer the first time the wind-
screen washer lever is pulled. Instruments and controls
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Economical driving
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For
economical driving, there are some technical re-
quirements that have to be met. The prerequisite
for low fuel consumption is a properly adjusted en-
gine. In order to achieve longer life of the vehicle
and the most economical operation, we recommend
you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals
in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas and
noise are highly influenced by personal driving hab-
its as well as the particular operating conditions.
The following points should be observed in order
to minimize wear of brakes, tyres and engine as
well as to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting the engine
Avoid sudden acceleration and sudden starts, as
they will increase fuel consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine
speed. Always use the highest shift position possible.
Selecting the 4WD drive mode (4WD
vehicles)
The drive mode-selector should be set to “2WD”
when driving on normal roads and express ways to
obtain best possible fuel economy.
City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping increases the aver-
age fuel consumption. Use roads with smooth traf-
fic flow whenever possible. When driving on con-
gested roads, avoid use of a low shift position at
high engine speeds. Idling
The
vehicle consumes fuel even during idling.
Avoid extended idling whenever possible.
Speed
At higher vehicle speed, more fuel is consumed.
Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight release of
the accelerator pedal will save a significant amount
of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at regular inter-
vals. Low tyre inflation pressure increases road re-
sistance and fuel consumption. In addition, low
tyre pressures adversely affect tyre wear and driv-
ing stability.
Cargo loads
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the lug-
gage compartment. Especially during city driving
where frequent starting and stopping is necessary,
the increased weight of the vehicle will greatly af-
fect fuel consumption. Also avoid driving with un-
necessary luggage or carriers, etc., on the roof; the
increased air resistance will increase fuel consump-
tion.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also caused by
keeping a hot engine running. After the engine is
started, commence driving as soon as possible.
Air conditioning
The use of the air conditioning will increase the
fuel consumption. Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving
after drinking alcohol is one of the most fre-
quent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even
with blood alcohol levels far below the legal mini-
mum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride
with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or
a friend, or use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not
make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs af-
fect your alertness, perception and reaction time.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driv-
ing while under the influence of any of these medi-
cations. WARNING
l NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your

perceptions are less accurate, your
reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired. Starting and driving
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NOTE
l Functions
can be modified as stated below.
Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make the ad-
justment. Refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual for details. • Automatically extend when the followingoperation is performed.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless opera-
tion system]
Put the operation mode in ON or ACC.
• Automatically retract when the driver’s door is opened after turning the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” position or putting
the operation mode in OFF.
• Automatically extend when the vehicle speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).
• Deactivate the automatic extension func- tion.
Heated mirror E00601200497
To demist or defrost the outside rear-view mirrors,
press the rear window demister switch.
The

indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on. The heater will be turned off automatically in about
20 minutes. Ignition switch
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[For

vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Engine switch” on
page 1-12.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless oper-
ation system] LOCK
The

engine is stopped and the steering wheel
locked. The key can only be inserted and removed
in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the audio system and oth-
er electric devices can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s electri-
cal devices can be operated. Starting and driving
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START
The
starter motor operates. After the engine has star-
ted, release the key and it will automatically return
to the “ON” position.
NOTE
l Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code transmitted
by the transponder inside the key must match
the code registered in the immobilizer com-
puter.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 1-03.
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After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the igni-
tion

switch in the “ACC” position, the function au-
tomatically cuts out the power for the audio system
and other electric devices that can be operated with
that position.
When the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC”
position, the power is supplied again to those devi-
ces.
NOTE
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can bechanged to about 60 minutes. • The
ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS),
screen operations can be used to make
the adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for
details.
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1. Set
the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition (CVT).
2. Push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it depressed until it is turned to the
“LOCK” position and remove it. CAUTION
l
Do
not remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will be locked, causing loss of
control.
l If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion and braking efficiency will deterio-
rate. Also, the power steering system will
not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion while the engine is running. Doing so
could damage the starter motor. Starting and driving
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