2012 MITSUBISHI ASX Drive mode

ForewordE09200103936
Thank you for selecting an ASX as your new vehicle.
This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.

This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.

Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.

Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.
Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNING and CAUTION ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in-
structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
M/T: Manual Transmission
CVT: Continuously Variable Transmission
The symbol used on the vehicles:
: See owner’s manual
Information for station service E09300102594
Fuel
Fuel tank capacity2WD models63 litres4WD models60 litres
Fuel requirements
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded petrol octane number (EN228)1600 models, 1800 models
95 RON or higher
2000 models
90 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles Cetane number (EN590)51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.Engine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.CAUTIONl Your vehicle is designed to use only diesel fuel that meets the EN590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel can adversely affect the engine.
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1. Digital clock* p. 5-39
Audio system* p. 5-10
MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System*
2.
Centre ventilators p. 5-02
3. Key slot* p. 1-17
4. Side ventilators p. 5-02
5. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 2-26 Glove box p. 5-65
6. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-49
7. Rear window demister switch p. 3-56
8. Accessory socket* p. 5-61 Cigarette lighter* p. 5-60
9. Gearshift or selector lever p. 4-22, 4-25
10. Parking brake lever p. 4-06
11. Cup holder p. 5-68
12. Drive mode selector* p. 4-30
13. Ashtray* p. 5-60
14. Air conditioning* p. 5-03
15. Fuel tank filler door release lever p. 03
16. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
17. Fuse box p. 8-18
18. Multi-information meter switch p. 3-05 OverviewLHD12
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Digital clock* p. 5-39Audio system* p. 5-10
MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System*
3. Multi-information meter switch p. 3-05
4. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
5. Accessory socket p. 5-61
6. Parking brake lever p. 4-06
7. Fuel tank filler door release lever p. 03
8. Cup holder p. 5-68
9. Drive mode selector* p. 4-30
10. Gearshift lever p. 4-22
11. Air conditioning* p. 5-03
12. Rear window demister switch p. 3-56
13. Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 2-26 Glove box p. 5-65
Fuse box p. 8-18
14. Side ventilators p. 5-02
15. Key slot* p. 1-17
16. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-49 OverviewRHD1 2
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l
If you lose one of them, contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point as soon as possible.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key,
take your vehicle and all remaining keys to
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. All the keys have to be re-reg-
istered in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer can register up to 8 differ-
ent keys. CAUTION
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Do
not modify or add parts to the immo-
bilizer system. Doing so could cause the
immobilizer to malfunction. Keyless entry system*
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Press

the remote control switch, and all doors and
the tailgate will be locked or unlocked as desired. It
is also possible to operate the outside rear-view mir-
rors. 1- LOCK switch
2-

UNLOCK switch
3- Indication lamp
To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All the doors and the
tailgate will be locked. The turn-signal lamps will
blink once when the doors and the tailgate are locked.
NOTE l With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
pressing the LOCK switch (1) two times in
succession causes the Dead Lock System to
be set. (Refer to “Setting the system” on
page 1-23.) To unlock
Press

the UNLOCK switch (2). All the doors and
the tailgate will be unlocked. If the doors and tail-
gate are unlocked when the front room lamp switch
is in the “DOOR” position or the rear room lamp
switch (except for vehicles equipped with the sun-
shade) is in the middle (•) position, the room lamp
will illuminate for approximately 15 seconds and
the turn-signal lamps will blink twice.
Depending on the vehicle model, the position and
tail lamps can also be set to turn on for approximate-
ly 30 seconds. Refer to “Instruments and controls:
Welcome light” on page 3-46.
NOTE
l Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the door and tailgate unlock
function can be set so that only the driver’s
door unlocks when the UNLOCK switch (2)
is pressed once.
If the door and tailgate unlock function is set
to work as described above, all the doors and
the tailgate unlock when the UNLOCK
switch is pressed two times in succession.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock
function” on page 1-05.
l The indication lamp (3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l For vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors auto-
matically retract or extend when all the doors
and tailgate are locked or unlocked using the
remote control switches of the keyless entry
system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 4-10. Locking and unlocking
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6. Install a new battery with the + side (B) down.
Coin type battery
CR1616
- side
+ side 7. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
8.

Place the remote control transmitter in the re-mote control switch case, then securely close
the remote control switch case.
9. Attach the screw (A) removed in step 2.
10. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works.
NOTE l You may purchase a replacement battery at
an electric appliance store.
l A MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point can replace the battery for you if
you prefer. CAUTION
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When
the remote control switch case is
opened, be careful to keep water, dust,
etc. out. Also, do not touch the internal
components. Keyless operation system*
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The

keyless operation system allows you to lock
and unlock the doors and tailgate, start the engine
and change the operation mode simply by carrying
the keyless operation key with you.
The keyless operation key can also be used as the
keyless entry system remote control switch.
Refer to “Keyless operation system: Keyless entry
system” on page 1-18.

The driver should always carry the keyless opera-
tion key. This key is necessary for locking and un-
locking the doors and tailgate, starting the engine
and otherwise operating the vehicle, so before lock-
ing and leaving the vehicle, be sure to check that
you have the keyless operation key. WARNING
l People
with implantable cardiac pacemak-
ers or implantable cardiovascular-defib-
rillators should not go near the exterior
transmitters (A) or the interior transmit-
ters (B). The radio waves used by the key-
less operation system could adversely af-
fect implantable cardiac pacemakers or
implantable cardiovascular-defibrillators. WARNING
l When using electro-medical devices other
than implantable cardiac pacemakers or
implantable cardiovascular-defibrilla-
tors, contact the electromedical device
manufacturer ahead of time to determine
the affects of radio waves on the devices.
Electromedical device operations could
be affected by radio waves.
You can limit the possible operations of the
keyless
operation system in the following
ways. (The keyless operation system can be
used as a keyless entry system.) Consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. • You can limit operations to locking andunlocking the doors and tailgate. Locking and unlocking
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• You can limit operations to starting the en-
gine.
• The keyless operation system can be disa- bled.

When keyless operation system operations
are modified, the transmitters operate as fol-
lows. • Only locking and unlocking doors or tail-gate: exterior and interior transmitters
• Only starting the engine: interior transmit- ter
NOTE l The keyless operation key uses an ultra-weak
electromagnetic wave. In the following ca-
ses, the keyless operation system may not op-
erate properly or may be unstable.
• When there is equipment nearby thatemits strong radio waves, such as: a pow-
er station, a radio/TV broadcasting sta-
tion or an airport.
• The keyless operation system is carried to- gether with a communications device
such as a cellular phone or radio set, or
with an electronic device such as a person-
al computer.
• The keyless operation key is touching or covered by a metal object.
• A keyless entry system is being used near- by.
• When the keyless operation key battery is worn out. • When the keyless operation key is placed
in an area with strong radio waves or noise.
In such cases, use the emergency key.
Refer to “To operate without using the
keyless operation function” on page
1-18.
l Because the keyless operation key receives
signals in order to communicate with the trans-
mitters in the vehicle, the battery continually
wears down regardless of keyless operation
key use. The battery life is 1 to 3 years, de-
pending on usage conditions. When the bat-
tery wears out, have it replaced at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l Because the keyless operation key continual-
ly receives signals, strong radio wave recep-
tion could affect battery wear. Do not leave
the key near a TV, personal computer, or oth-
er electronic device.
Operating range of the keyless opera-
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If you are carrying the keyless operation key, enter
the

operating range of the keyless operation sys-
tem, and press the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate LOCK switch
or the tailgate OPEN switch, the ID code for your
key is verified. You can only lock and unlock the doors and tail-
gate,

start the engine and change the operation
mode if the ID codes of your keyless operation key
and the vehicle match. NOTE
l If

the keyless operation key battery is wear-
ing out or there are strong electromagnetic
waves or noise present, the operating range
may become smaller and operation may be-
come unstable. Locking and unlocking
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Operating range for locking and unlocking the
doors and tailgate
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The
operating range is approximately 70 cm from
the driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switches, the tailgate LOCK switch and the tailgate
OPEN switch. *: Forward direction
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Operating range
NOTE l Locking

and unlocking are only possible
when the door or tailgate is operated while
the keyless operation key is being detected.
l Operation may not be possible if you are too
close to the front door, door window, or tail-
gate.
l Even if the keyless operation key is within
70 cm of the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate LOCK
switch or the tailgate OPEN switch, if the
key is near to the ground or high up, the sys-
tem may not operate. l
If
the keyless operation key is within the op-
erating range, even someone not carrying the
key can lock and unlock the doors and tail-
gate by pressing the driver’s or front passen-
ger’s door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate
LOCK switch or the tailgate OPEN switch.
Operating range for starting the engine and chang-
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The operating range is the interior of the vehicle. *: Forward direction
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Operating range
NOTE l Even

if it is within the operating range, if the
keyless operation key is in a small item hold-
er such as the glove box, on top of the instru-
ment panel, door pocket or in the luggage
area, it may be impossible to start the engine
and change the operation mode. l
If
you are too close to the door or door win-
dow, the engine may start even though the
keyless operation key is outside the vehicle.
To operate using the keyless operation
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Locking the doors and tailgate
When
you are carrying the keyless operation key,
if you press the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A), or the tailgate LOCK
switch (B) within the operating range, the doors
and the tailgate are locked.
The turn-signal lamps will blink once.
Also refer to “Locking and unlocking: Doors, Cen-
tral door locks, tailgate” on pages 1-21, 1-22 and
1-26.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches Locking and unlocking
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Tailgate switchesNOTE
l For

vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors auto-
matically retract when all the doors and tail-
gate are locked using the keyless operation
function.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 4-10.
l With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch (A), or the tailgate
LOCK switch (B) two times in succession
causes the Dead Lock System to be set. (Re-
fer to “Setting the system” on page 1-23).
l The keyless operation function does not oper-
ate under the following conditions:
• The keyless operation key is inside the ve-hicle.
• A door or the tailgate is open or ajar.
• The operation mode is not in OFF.
l The tailgate OPEN switch (C) can be used to
confirm that the vehicle is locked properly.
Press the tailgate OPEN switch within approx-
imately 3 seconds of locking the vehicle. l
If
the tailgate OPEN switch is pressed 3 sec-
onds or more after the vehicle is locked, the
doors and the tailgate are unlocked.
l The time within which locking confirmation
is possible can be adjusted. For further infor-
mation, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized 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.
Unlocking the doors and tailgate
When you are carrying the keyless operation key,
if you press the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A), or the tailgate OPEN
switch (B) within the operating range, all the doors
and the tailgate are unlocked.
If the front room lamp switch is in the “DOOR” po-
sition or the rear room lamp switch (except for ve-
hicles equipped with the sunshade) is in the middle
(•) position at this time, the room lamp will turn on
for 15 seconds. The turn-signal lamps will blink
twice. If the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/un-
lock
switch is pressed and any of the doors or tail-
gate is not opened within approximately 30 sec-
onds, relocking will automatically occur. Also refer
to “Locking and unlocking: Doors, Central door
locks, tailgate” on pages 1-21, 1-22 and 1-26.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches
Tailgate OPEN switch Locking and unlocking
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