2012 MITSUBISHI ASX light

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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Disposal information for used
batteries E00201300032 Your vehicle contains batteries
and/or accumulators.
Do
not mix with general house-
hold waste.
For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling of used batteries,
please take them to applicable col-
lection points, in accordance
with your national legislation
and the Directives 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these batteries
correctly, you will help to save
valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on
human health and the environ-
ment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste
handling. Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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This paragraph summarizes the major items of the
Auto
Stop & Go (AS&G) system such as the char-
acteristics, operating procedures, etc. For details,
refer to “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system” on
page 4-18.
The

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system reduces the
emission of exhaust gases and increases fuel effi-
ciency.
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatical-
ly stops and restarts the engine without the use of
the ignition switch or the engine switch when the
vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic lights or in a
traffic jam.
Activation E00201600051
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is automati-
cally activated when the ignition switch is turned to
the

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON. Deactivation
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You

can deactivate the system by pressing the “Au-
to Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch. Then the “ ”
display/indicator will turn on. Auto stop
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1. Stop the vehicle. General information
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Keys
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Type 1
The key fits all locks. 1- Keyless entry key
(with electronic immobilizer)
2-
Key number tag Type 2
The emergency key fits all locks. 1- Keyless operation key
(with
electronic immobilizer and keyless en-
try system function)
2- Emergency key
3- Key number tag WARNING
l When
taking a key on flights, do not
press any switches on the key while on
the plane. If a switch is pressed on the
plane, the key emits electromagnetic
waves, which could adversely affect the
plane’s flight operation.
When carrying a key in a bag, be careful
that no switches on the key can be easily
pressed by mistake. NOTE
l The

key number is stamped on the tag as in-
dicated in the illustration.
Make a record of the key number and store
the key and key number tag in separate pla-
ces, so that you can order a key in the event
the original keys are lost.
l The key is a precision electronic device with
a built-in signal transmitter. Please observe
the following in order to prevent a malfunc-
tion.
• Do not leave in a place that is exposed todirect sunlight, for example on the dash-
board.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not excessively bend the key or sub- ject it to strong impacts.
• Do not expose to water.
• Keep away from magnetic key rings.
• Keep away from audio systems, personal computers, TVs, and other equipment
that generates a magnetic field.
• Keep away from devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves, such as cellular
phones, wireless devices and high frequen-
cy equipment (including medical devices).
• Do not clean with ultrasonic cleaners or similar equipment.
• Do not leave the key where it may be ex- posed to high temperature or high humid-
ity.
l The engine is designed so that it will not
start if the ID code registered in the immobil-
izer computer and the key’s ID code do not
match. Refer to the “Electronic immobilizer”
section for details and key usage.
l [For vehicles equipped with the security
alarm system] Locking and unlocking
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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
l
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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When the operation mode is in any mode other
than
OFF, if you close all the doors and the tailgate
then 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 warning display and the buzzer buzz-
ing for approximately 3 seconds and you cannot
lock the doors and tailgate.
Steering wheel lock E00306800235
To lock
Press
the engine switch to put the operation mode
in OFF.
Open one of the doors.
To unlock
The following methods can be used to unlock the
steering wheel.
l Put the operation mode in ACC.
l Start the engine. CAUTION
l
If
the engine is stopped while driving, do
not open a door or press the UNLOCK
switch on the remote control switch until
the vehicle stops in a safe place.
This could cause the steering wheel to
lock, making it impossible to operate the
vehicle.
l Carry the key with you when leaving the
vehicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, put the
operation mode in ACC to unlock the
steering wheel. NOTE
l When

the following operation is performed
with the operation mode in OFF, the steering
wheel is locked. • Open or close one of the doors (exceptthe tailgate).
• Lock all doors and the tailgate with the keyless entry system or the keyless opera-
tion function.
l When the steering wheel does not unlock,
the warning will be displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch again while moving
the steering wheel slightly. Starting and stopping the engine
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Tips for starting l The

operation mode can be in any mode to
start the engine. l
The
starter motor will be turning for up to ap-
proximately 15 seconds if the engine switch
is released at once. Pressing the engine
switch again while the starter motor is still
turning will stop the starter motor. The start-
er motor will be turning for up to approxi-
mately 30 seconds while the engine switch is
pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a while
and then attempt to start the engine again. Try-
ing repeatedly with the starter motor still run-
ning will damage the starter mechanism.
l [Diesel-powered vehicles]
While the vehicle is stationary with the
clutch pedal fully depressed, the engine revo-
lutions do not rise to over 3,000 rpm in order
to protect the engine even if the accelerator
pedal is depressed. WARNING
l Never
run the engine in a closed or poor-
ly ventilated area any longer than is nee-
ded to move your vehicle in or out of the
area. Carbon monoxide gases are odour-
less and can be fatal. CAUTION
l
Never
attempt to start the engine by push-
ing or pulling the vehicle.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or
drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-
gine has had a chance to warm up. 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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NOTE
l The
security alarm system can be activated
when people are riding inside the vehicle or
when the windows are open. To prevent acci-
dental activation of the alarm, do not set the
system to the system armed mode while peo-
ple are riding in the vehicle.
l Avoid leaving valuable items inside the vehi-
cle even when the security alarm system has
been set to the “active” mode.
To deactivate the vehicle inclination detection
function and the interior intrusion detection func-
tion E00312100116
The vehicle inclination detection function and the
interior

intrusion detection function can be deacti-
vated when parking in automated car parks, when
leaving pets in the vehicle or when leaving the ve-
hicle with the windows slightly open. 1. Except for vehicles equipped with the key-less operation system, remove the key from
the ignition switch. For vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system, put the op-
eration mode in OFF.
2. Raise and hold the wiper and washer switch to the “MIST” position for approximately 3
seconds. The buzzer will sound once and the
function will be deactivated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold the
wiper and washer switch to the “MIST” position
for approximately 3 seconds. The buzzer will sound twice and the function will
be activated.
NOTE
l The
function will be activated again if the fol-
lowing operation is performed. • If the doors and the tailgate are unlockedusing the keyless entry system or the key-
less operation function.
• If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” or “ACC” position (except for ve-
hicles equipped with the keyless opera-
tion system).
• If the operation mode is put in ON or ACC (vehicles with the keyless operation
system).
Cancelling the system E00301800490
The following methods can be used to cancel the
system

when it is in the system preparation mode
or the system armed mode.
l Pressing the UNLOCK switch on the remote
control switch. l
Turning
the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system).
l Putting the operation mode in ON (vehicles
equipped with the keyless operation system).
l Opening any one of the doors or the tailgate,
or inserting the key into the ignition switch
(except for vehicles equipped with the key-
less operation system) when the system is in
the system preparation mode.
l Holding the keyless operation key and press-
ing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/
unlock switch, or the tailgate OPEN switch
to unlock the doors and the tailgate (vehicles
equipped with the keyless operation system).
NOTE l If the bonnet is opened during the system prep-
aration mode, the system preparation condi-
tion is suspended.
The system returns to the system preparation
mode when the bonnet is closed.
l If the battery terminals are disconnected
while the system is in the system preparation
mode, the memory will be erased.
l It is possible to register up to 8 remote con-
trol switches for the keyless entry system
and 4 remote control switches for the keyless
operation system.
As long as they are registered, any of the re-
mote control switches, other than the one
used to activate the system, can be used to
cancel the system.
If you want to register additional remote con-
trol switches, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Locking and unlocking
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l
Holding the keyless operation key and lock-
ing and unlocking the doors and the tailgate
using the keyless operation function (vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation sys-
tem).
NOTE l When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put
in ON, the buzzer sounds 4 times. This oper-
ation indicates that the alarm was activated
while the vehicle was parked.
Please check the inside of the vehicle to con-
firm that nothing was stolen.
l Even if the battery is disconnected, the alarm
activation memory will not be erased. Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operated with the
ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the opera-
tion mode in ON. WARNING
l Before
operating the electric window con-
trol, make sure that nothing can get trap-
ped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
l Never leave the vehicle without removing
the key.
l Never leave a child (or other person who
might not be capable of safe operation of
the electric window control) in the vehicle
alone.
l The child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap-
ped in the window.
Electric window control switch E00302301558
Each door window opens or closes while the corre-
sponding switch is operated.
Driver’s switch (LHD)
Driver’s switch (RHD) 1- Driver’s door window
2-

Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window
4- Rear right door window
5- Lock switch
Driver’s switches
The switches can be used to operate all door win-
dows. A window can be opened or closed by oper-
ating the corresponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and
pull up the switch to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s window is fully press-
ed down/pulled up, the door window automatically
opens/closes completely.
If you want to stop the window movement, operate
the switch lightly in the reverse direction. Locking and unlocking
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