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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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l
If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no
door or tailgate is opened within approximate-
ly 30 seconds, relocking will automatically
occur.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For further information, 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.
• The time for automatic relocking can bechanged.
• The confirmation function (flashing of the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and backdoor are
locked or only when the doors and back-
door are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and tail-
gate with the flash of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation
function can be changed.
Operation of the Dead Lock System
In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is pos-
sible to set the Dead Lock System using the remote
controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 1-23.) Operation of the outside rear-view mir-
rors
(Vehicles equipped with mirror re-
tractor switch) E00310800135
To fold
Within 30 seconds of locking the doors and tailgate
using the LOCK switch (1), press the LOCK
switch twice rapidly to fold the outside rear-view
mirrors.
To extend
Within 30 seconds of unlocking the doors and tail-
gate using the UNLOCK switch (2), press the UN-
LOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside
rear-view mirrors to their extended positions. The outside rear-view mirrors are not initially set
to
work as described above. If you want them to
work as described above, you need to set them so
that they do not retract/extend when the doors and
tailgate are locked/unlocked using the keyless en-
try system or keyless operation system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-view
mirrors” on page 4-10.
For details, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
In a vehicle equipped with the MITSUBISHI Mul-
ti-Communication System (MMCS), it is possible
to change the setting by means of screen operations.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details. NOTE
l The

keyless entry system does not operate in
the following conditions: • The key is left in the ignition switch.
• The door or tailgate is open. l
The
remote control switch will operate with-
in approximately 4 m from the vehicle. How-
ever, the operating range of the remote con-
trol switch may change if the vehicle is loca-
ted near a power station, or radio/TV broad-
casting station.
l If either of the following problems occurs,
the battery may be exhausted.
• The remote control switch is operated atthe correct distance from the vehicle, but
the doors and tailgate are not locked/un-
locked in response.
• The indication lamp (3) is dim or does not come on.

For further information, please contact
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer
to “Procedure for replacing the remote
control switch battery” on page 1-06.
l If your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch.
l If you wish to add a remote control switch,
we recommend you to contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
A maximum of 8 remote control switches are
available for your vehicle.
Setting of door and tailgate unlock
function (Except for vehicles equipped
with a Dead Lock System) E00310300130
The door and tailgate unlock function can be set to
the following two conditions. 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
l
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*
E00305600470
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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NOTE
l For
vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors auto-
matically extend when all the doors and tail-
gate are unlocked using the keyless operation
function.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-
view mirrors” on page 4-10.
l Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the keyless operation function
can be set so that only the driver’s door un-
locks when the driver’s door lock/unlock
switch is pressed.
If the keyless operation function is set to
work as described above, all the doors and
the tailgate unlock when the driver’s door
lock/unlock switch is pressed two times in
succession.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock
function” on page 1-20.
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 doors and the tailgate cannot be un-
locked by using the tailgate OPEN switch for
about 3 seconds after locking.
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. l
The time between unlocking and automatic
locking can be adjusted. Consult a
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.
Operation confirmation when locking and un-
locking
Operation can be confirmed as shown below. How-
ever, the room lamp will only illuminate if the
front room lamp switch is in the “DOOR” position
or the rear room lamp switch (except for vehicles
equipped with the sunshade) is in the middle (•) po-
sition.
When locking: The turn-signal lamps will blink once.
When unlock-
ing: The room lamp illuminates for
approximately 15 seconds, the
turn-signal lamps blink twice.
NOTE l Functions

can be modified as stated below.
For further information, 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. • Set the confirmation function (blinking of
the
turn-signal lamps) to operate only
when the vehicle is locked or only when
the vehicle is unlocked.
• Disable the operation confirmation func- tion (blinking of the turn-signal lamps).
• Change the number of blinks for the oper- ation confirmation function (blinks of the
turn-signal lamps).
Operation of the Dead Lock System
With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is
possible to set the Dead Lock System using the driv-
er’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch,
or the tailgate LOCK switch. (Refer to “Dead Lock
System” on page 1-23.)
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system) E00306400387
The electronic immobilizer has been designed to sig-
nificantly

reduce the possibility of vehicle theft.
The purpose of the system is to immobilize the ve-
hicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start
attempt can only be achieved (subject to certain con-
ditions) using a keyless operation system “regis-
tered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed into the vehicle’s electron-
ics. Refer to “Engine switch” on page 1-12. Locking and unlocking
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CAUTION
l
When the engine is not running, put the
operation mode in OFF. Leaving the oper-
ation mode in ON or ACC for a long time
when the engine is not running may cause
the battery to be discharged, making it im-
possible to start the engine, lock and un-
lock the steering wheel.
l When the battery is disconnected, the cur-
rent operation mode is memorized. After
reconnecting the battery, the memorized
mode is selected automatically. Before dis-
connecting the battery for repair or re-
placement, make sure to put the opera-
tion mode in OFF.
Be careful if you are not sure which oper-
ation mode the vehicle is in when the bat-
tery is run down.
l The operation mode cannot be changed
from OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless op-
eration key is not detected to be in the ve-
hicle. Refer to “Keyless operation system:
Operating range for starting the engine
and changing the operation mode” on
page 1-09.
ACC power auto-cutout function E00312300033
After approximately 30 minutes has elapsed with
the

operation mode in ACC, the function automati-
cally cuts out the power for the audio system and
other electric devices that can be operated with that
mode.
When the engine switch is pressed while the opera-
tion mode is in ACC, the power is supplied again
to those devices. NOTE
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The

time until the power cuts out can be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a 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 manual for de-
tails.
Warning activation E00305900486
In order to prevent vehicle theft or the accidental op-
eration

of the keyless operation system, the buzzer
and the display on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display are used to alert the driver.
If a warning is activated, always check the vehicle
and the keyless operation key. The warning is also
displayed if there is a fault in the keyless operation
system.
If any of the following warnings are activated,
please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point. There is a fault in the keyless opera-
tion system.
The battery in the keyless operation
system key has worn out.
Put the operation mode in OFF and
then start the engine again.
If

the warning is not cancelled, there
is a fault in the electronic immobiliz-
er (Anti-theft starting system).
Please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. In the following cases, a warning is activated, but it
can be cancelled if the correct actions are followed.
l The

ID codes for the keyless operation key
and vehicle do not match. You could be carrying another key-
less

operation key with a different
code, or the keyless operation key
could be outside the operating range.
Refer to “Keyless
operation key take-
out monitoring system” on page
1-14. l
Even
though you press the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the
tailgate LOCK switch, the doors and tailgate
are not locked. Locking and unlocking
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Refer to “Key
lock-in prevention sys-
tem” on page 1-14. Refer to “Door

ajar prevention sys-
tem” on page 1-14. Refer to “Operation

mode OFF re-
minder system” on page 1-14. Keyless operation key take-out monitoring system
E00308000420When the vehicle is parked with the operation
mode

in any mode other than OFF, if you close the
door after opening any of the doors and taking the
keyless operation key out of the vehicle, a warning
displays and the buzzer sounds 4 times.
NOTE
l If you take the keyless operation key out of
the vehicle through a window without open-
ing a door, the keyless operation key take-
out monitoring system does not operate. l
It
is possible to change the setting to make
the keyless operation key take-out monitor-
ing system operate if you take the keyless op-
eration key out from the vehicle through a
window without opening a door. For further
information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
l Even if you have the keyless operation key
within the engine start operating range, if the
keyless operation key and vehicle ID codes
cannot be matched, for example due to the
ambient environment or electromagnetic con-
ditions, the warning may be activated.
Key lock-in prevention system E00308100391 When the operation mode is in OFF, if you close
all

the doors and the tailgate with the keyless oper-
ation key left in the vehicle and you try to lock the
doors and tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate
LOCK switch, a warning is issued with the warn-
ing display and the buzzer buzzing for approximate-
ly 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tail-
gate. NOTE
l Make

sure you have the keyless operation
key with you before locking the doors. Even
if you leave the keyless operation key inside
the vehicle, it is possible that the doors will
lock depending on the surrounding environ-
ment and wireless signal conditions.
Door ajar prevention system E00308200347 When the operation mode is in OFF, if you try to
lock

the doors and tailgate by pressing the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the
tailgate LOCK switch with one of the doors or the
tailgate not completely closed, a warning is issued
with the warning display and the buzzer buzzing
for approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock
the doors and tailgate.
Operation mode OFF reminder system E00308300348Locking and unlocking
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Using the MIVEC engine*
The
MIVEC engine automatically switches its in-
take-valve control between a low-speed mode and
a high-speed mode in accordance with driving con-
ditions for maximum engine performance.
NOTE
l To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolant
temperature is low.
Stopping the engine E00312600023WARNING
l Do
not operate the engine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If the en-
gine is stopped while driving, the brake
servomechanism will cease to function
and braking efficiency will deteriorate.
Also, the power steering system will not
function and it will require greater man-
ual effort to operate the steering. This
could result in a serious accident.
NOTE l If

you have to bring the engine to an emergen-
cy stop while driving, press and hold the en-
gine switch for 3 seconds or more, or press it
quickly 3 times or more. The engine will
stop and the operation mode will go to ACC. l
Do not stop the engine with the selector lever
in

any position other than the “P” (PARK) po-
sition (CVT). If the engine is stopped with
the selector lever in any position other than
the “P” (PARK) position, the operation
mode will go to ACC rather than OFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing
the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Fully engage the parking brake while depress- ing the brake pedal.
3. On vehicles with M/T, press the engine switch to stop the engine, move the gearshift
lever to the 1 st
(on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse)
(on a downhill) position.
On vehicles with CVT, move the selector lev-
er to the “P” (PARK) position, press the en-
gine switch to stop the engine.
If the keyless operation key is not oper-
ating properly E00312500093
Insert the keyless operation key into the key slot in
the

glove box. Starting the engine and changing the
operation mode should now be possible. Remove the keyless operation key from the key
slot

after starting the engine or changing the opera-
tion mode. NOTE
l Do

not insert into the key slot anything other
than the keyless operation key. This could
cause damage or a malfunction.
l Remove the object or additional key from the
the keyless operation key before inserting the
key into the key slot.
The vehicle may not be able to receive the
registered ID code from the registered key.
Therefore, the engine may not start and the
operation mode may not change.
Keyless operation key reminder Locking and unlocking
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To unlock
Press
the UNLOCK switch (2). All the doors and
the tailgate will be unlocked. If the front room
lamp switch is in the “DOOR” position or the rear
room lamp switch (except for vehicles equipped
with the sunshade) is in the middle ( •) position at
this time, the room lamp will come on for approxi-
mately 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 1-20.
l The indication lamp (3) comes on each time
a switch is pressed.
l If the UNLOCK switch (2) is pressed and no
door or tailgate is opened within approximate-
ly 30 seconds, relocking will automatically
occur. l
It is possible to modify functions as follows:
For
further information, 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. • The time from pressing the UNLOCKswitch (2) to the moment of automatic
locking can be changed.
• The confirmation function (flashing of the turn-signal lamps) can be set to oper-
ate only when the doors and backdoor are
locked or only when the doors and back-
door are unlocked.
• The confirmation function (this indicates locking or unlocking of the doors and tail-
gate with the flash of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
• The number of times the turn-signal lamps are flashed by the confirmation
function can be changed.
Operation of the Dead Lock System
In a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is pos-
sible to set the Dead Lock System using the remote
controller.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 1-23.)
Operation of the outside rear-view mirrors (Vehi-
cles equipped with mirror retractor switch) E00311200110
To fold
Within
30 seconds of locking the doors and tailgate
using the LOCK switch (1), press the LOCK
switch twice rapidly to fold the outside rear-view
mirrors. To extend
Within

30 seconds of unlocking the doors and tail-
gate using the UNLOCK switch (2), press the UN-
LOCK switch twice rapidly to return the outside
rear-view mirrors to their extended positions.
The outside rear-view mirrors are not initially set
to
work as described above. If you want them to
work as described above, you need to set them so
that they do not retract/extend when the doors and
tailgate are locked/unlocked using the keyless en-
try system or keyless operation system.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear-view
mirrors” on page 4-10.
For details, please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
In a vehicle equipped with the MITSUBISHI Mul-
ti-Communication System (MMCS), it is possible
to change the setting by means of screen operations.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details. NOTE
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.
l The keyless entry system does not operate
when one of the doors or the tailgate is open. Locking and unlocking
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