2012 MITSUBISHI ASX engine coolant

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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Multi-information display
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Always stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating.
The
following information is included on the multi-information display: warnings, odometer, tripmeter, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel remain-
ing, outside temperature, selector lever position, 4WD operation status, average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range, average speed and meter illumination.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is OFF
Type 1 Type 2When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON (CVT)
Type 1 Type 2When the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON (M/T)
Type 1 Type 21-
mark display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-05
2- Information

screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-05
Interrupt display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF) ® p. 3-06
3- Door ajar warning display screen (when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is OFF) ® p. 3-07
4- Drive mode indicator display screen* ® p. 3-08
5- mark display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON) ® p. 3-08 8-
Selector lever position display screen* ® p. 3-14
9- Outside temperature display screen ® p. 3-14
10- Fuel remaining display screen ® p. 3-14
11- Engine coolant temperature display* ® p. 3-10
12- Gearshift indicator display screen* ® p. 4-22
13- Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) display screen* ® p. 4-18
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF display screen* ® p. 4-22 Instruments and controls
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Multi-information meter switch
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Each
time the multi-information meter switch is op-
erated, a sound is emitted and the multi-informa-
tion display changes between information such as
warnings, odometer (Type 1), tripmeter, service re-
minder, engine coolant temperature (Type 1), aver-
age and momentary fuel consumption, driving
range, and average speed.
It is also possible to change elements such as the
language and units used on the multi-information
display by operating the multi-information meter
switch. mark display screen (when
the ignition switch or the oper-
ation mode is OFF) E00520100553
If

you press the multi-information meter
switch and return from the warning dis-
play screen to the previous screen, the mark is displayed.
Refer

to “To return to the screen dis-
played before the warning display” on
page 3-06. This mark is also displayed if there is an-
other

warning other than the one dis-
played. When the cause of the warning
display is eliminated, the mark goes
out automatically.
NOTE
l When

the mark is displayed,
the

warning display screen can be
redisplayed on the information
screen.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is OFF)” on page
3-05.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page
3-09. Information screen (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is OFF)
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Each

time you lightly press the multi-information
meter switch, the display screen switches in the fol-
lowing order.
Type 1
Type 2 When there is no
warning display
When there is a
warning display
When there is no
warning display
When there is a
warning display
1-
Odometer (Type 1)/Tripmeter 2-
Odometer (Type 1)/Tripmeter 3- Service reminder
4-

Redisplay of a warning display screen Instruments and controls
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When the cause of the warning display
is
eliminated, the mark goes out auto-
matically.
NOTE
l When
the mark is displayed,
the

warning display screen can be
redisplayed on the information
screen.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is OFF)” on page
3-05.
Refer to “Information screen
(when the ignition switch or the op-
eration mode is ON)” on page
3-09. Active Stability Control (ASC)
OFF display screen*
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This

is displayed when the Active Stabil-
ity Control (ASC) is turned off with the
ASC OFF switch.
If there is a fault with the ASC, the ASC
OFF display is shown.
Refer to ““ASC OFF” switch” on page
4-42. Information screen (when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is ON)
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Each

time you lightly press the multi-information
meter switch, the display screen switches in the fol-
lowing order.
Type 1
Type 2 When there is no warning display
When there is no warning display
When there is a
warning display When there is a
warning display
1-
Odometer (Type1)/Tripmeter 2-
Odometer (Type1)/Tripmeter 3- Service reminder
4-

Engine coolant temperature display (Type 1)
5- Driving range display (Type 1) 6- Average
speed display, average fuel consump-
tion display, momentary fuel consumption
display (Type 1)
7- Driving range display, momentary fuel con- sumption display (Type 2)
8- Average fuel consumption display, momenta- ry fuel consumption display (Type 2)
9- Average speed display, momentary fuel con- sumption display (Type 2)
10- Function setting screen
11- Redisplay of a warning display screen
NOTE l While driving, even if you operate the multi-
information meter switch, the function set-
ting screen is not displayed. Always stop the
vehicle in a safe place before operating.
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is ON)” on page 3-17.
l When there is information to be announced,
such as a system fault, the buzzer sounds and
the screen display is switched.
Refer to “Interrupt display screen (when the
ignition switch or the operation mode is
ON)” on page 3-13. Instruments and controls
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Odometer/Tripmeter
E00524500207Type 1Type 2The operation method is the same as when the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is OFF.
Refer

to “Odometer/Tripmeter” on page 3-06 for
further details.
Type 1
Type 2 Service reminder
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This displays the distance and number of
months
until the next periodic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page
3-15.
Type 1
Type 2 Engine coolant temperature
display
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This
indicates the engine coolant temper-
ature.
If the coolant becomes hot, “ ”
will
blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine cool-
ant temperature display while you are
driving. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is overheating,
“ ” will blink. In this case, the
bar graph is on the red zone.
lmmediately park the vehicle in
a safe place and take the re-
quired measures. Refer to “En-
gine overheating” on page
6-04.
Driving range display E00521500596
This displays the approximate driving range (how
many

more kilometres or miles you can drive).
When the driving range falls below approximately
50 km (30 miles), “---” is displayed. Refuel as soon as possible.
Type 1
Type 2 NOTE
l The

driving range is determined based on the
fuel consumption data. This may vary depend-
ing on the driving conditions and habits.
Treat the distance displayed as just a rough
guideline.
l When you refuel, the driving range display is
updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of
fuel, the correct value will not be displayed.
Fill with a full tank whenever possible.
l On rare occasions, the value displayed for
the driving range may change if you are
parked on an extremely steep incline. This is
due to the movement of fuel in the tank and
does not indicate a malfunction. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l If
the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp went out, return the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key
to the “ON” position to preheat the engine
again.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition key
right to the “START” position.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi- tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE l Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
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. Fuel injection amount learning proc-
ess (diesel-powered vehicles)
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To
keep exhaust emissions and engine noise low,
the engine very occasionally performs a learning
process for the fuel injection amount.
The engine sounds slightly different from usual
while the learning process is taking place. The
change in the engine sound does not indicate a fault. Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*
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The
diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a device that
captures most of the particulate matter (PM) in the
exhaust emissions of the diesel engine. The DPF au-
tomatically burns away trapped PM during vehicle
operation. Under certain driving conditions, howev-
er, the DPF is not able to burn away all of the trap-
ped PM and, as a result, an excessive amount of
PM accumulates inside it. WARNING
l The DPF reaches very high temperatures.
Do

not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust system since a fire could occur. CAUTION
l
Do
not use any type of fuel or engine oil
that is not specified for your vehicle. Al-
so, do not use any moisture-removing
agent or other fuel additive. Such substan-
ces could have a detrimental effect on the
DPF.
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 02 and
“Engine oil” on page 8-04.
NOTE l To

minimize the likelihood of excessive ac-
cumulation of PM, try to avoid driving for
long periods at low speeds and repeatedly
driving short distances. Starting and driving
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l
The engine sounds slightly different from usu-
al while the DPF automatically burns away
trapped PM. The change in the engine sound
does not indicate a fault.
DPF warning display Type 1 Type 2
The DPF warning display illuminates in the event
of an abnormality in the DPF system.
If the DPF warning display illumi-
nates during vehicle operation
Steady

illumination of the DPF warning display
shows that the DPF has not been able to burn away
all of the trapped PM and that, as a result, an exces-
sive amount of PM has accumulated inside it. To en-
able the DPF to burn away the PM, try to drive the
vehicle as follows:
l With the bar graph of engine coolant temper-
ature display stabilized in roughly the middle
of the scale, drive for about 20 minutes at a
speed of at least 40 km/h (25 mph). If the DPF warning display subsequently stays on,
contact

your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. CAUTION
l
You
do not have to continuously drive ex-
actly as indicated above. Always strive to
drive safely in accordance with road con-
ditions.
If the DPF warning display and check
engine warning lamp illuminate at the
same time during vehicle operation Warning lamp Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
If an abnormal condition occurs in the DPF system,
the

DPF warning display and check engine warn-
ing lamp illuminate. Have the system inspected at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
CAUTION
l
Continuing
to drive with the DPF warn-
ing display and check engine warning
lamp illuminating could result in engine
trouble and DPF damage. Starting and driving
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gine will not stop automatically even if the ve-
hicle is stopped.
•
Driver’s seat belt is not fastened
• Bonnet is open
• After the engine restarts automatically, the vehicle speed has not exceeded ap-
proximately 5 km/h (3 mph)
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be- cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-
edly or depressed harder than usual
• After the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “START” posi-
tion, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed.
• After the engine restarts automatically and the vehicle stops again within 10 sec-
onds.
• After presing the engine switch to start the engine from the operation mode is in
ON, approximately 30 seconds or more
have not elapsed
• Engine coolant temperature is low
• Ambient temperature is lower than ap- proximately 3 °C
• Air conditioning is operating and passen- ger compartment has not sufficiently
cooled
• Mode selection dial is set to the demister position.
Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen
and door windows: For quick demisting”
on page 5-08.
• When the air conditioning is operated in AUTO mode where the temperature con-
trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.
cool position (for vehicles with automatic
air conditioning). • Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth-
er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.
• Battery voltage or battery performance is low
• Check engine warning lamp is illumina-
ted or the “ ”
display/indicator is blinking
l If the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system oper-
ates while the air conditioning is operating,
both the engine and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop. Therefore, only the blower
will operate.
l If the demisting function and the Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) system are needed at the
same time, it is recommended to set the
mode selection dial to the Foot/demister posi-
tion.
Refer to “Mode selection dial” on page
5-02.
l If the air conditioning is operating, set the
temperature control dial higher to lengthen
the time that the engine is stopped automati-
cally. Automatically restarting the engine
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is
in

the “N” (Neutral) position. The “ ” display/indi-
cator

in the meter turns off and the engine restarts
automatically.
Type 2
Type 1 Starting and driving
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