2012 MITSUBISHI ASX power steering

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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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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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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Warning display list (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is ON)
E00524100939Screen type 1 Screen type 2 Cause Solution (Reference)
l
There is a fault in the EPS.
lStop the vehicle in a safe place
and inspect it.
l If the warning remains on after
you inspect the vehicle, we rec-
ommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Refer to “Electric power steering
system (EPS)” on page 4-41. Instruments and controls
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Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations
.......................................................4-04
Parking brake................................................................................ 4-06
Parking.......................................................................................... 4-07
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment ................................4-08
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-10
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-12
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-14
Starting..........................................................................................4-14
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* .................................................... 4-16
Turbocharger operation* .............................................................. 4-18
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*............................................... 4-18
Manual transmission* ................................................................... 4-22
Automatic transmission INVECS-III Sports Mode 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic
Control System III)*................................................................. 4-25
Electronically controlled 4WD system* .......................................4-30
4-wheel drive operation ................................................................ 4-32
Inspection and maintenance following rough road oper- ation.......................................................................................... 4-34
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles ..........................4-34
Braking......................................................................................... 4-35
Hill start assist* ............................................................................ 4-36
Brake assist system....................................................................... 4-37
Emergency stop signal system ...................................................... 4-38
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 4-39
Electric power steering system (EPS) ..........................................4-41 Active stability control (ASC)*
.................................................... 4-42
Cruise control* ............................................................................. 4-44
Reversing sensor system*............................................................. 4-48
Rear-view camera* ....................................................................... 4-52
Cargo loads................................................................................... 4-55
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 4-56Starting and driving
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Parking
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To
park the vehicle, fully engage the parking
brake, and then move the gearshift lever to 1 st
or
“R” (Reverse) position for vehicles equipped with
M/T, or set the selector lever to “P” (PARK) posi-
tion for vehicles equipped with CVT.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the parking
brake and place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Re-
verse) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, apply the parking
brake and place the selector lever into the “P”
(PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the parking
brake and place the gearshift lever into the 1 st
posi-
tion.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, apply the parking
brake and place the selector lever into the “P”
(PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels. NOTE
l If
your vehicle is equipped with CVT, be
sure to apply the parking brake before mov-
ing selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion. If you move the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position before applying the
parking brake, it may be difficult to disen-
gage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK)
position when next you drive the vehicle, re-
quiring application of a strong force to the se-
lector lever to move from the “P” (PARK) po-
sition.
Parking with the engine running
Never leave the engine running while you take a
short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine run-
ning in a closed or poorly ventilated place. WARNING
l Leaving
the engine running risks injury
or death from accidentally moving the
gearshift lever (M/T) or the selector lever
(CVT) or the accumulation of toxic ex-
haust fumes on the passenger compart-
ment.
Where you park WARNING
l Do
not park your vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not keep the steering wheel fully
turned for a long time
More

effort could be required to turn the steering
wheel.
Refer to “Electric power steering system (EPS)” on
page 4-41.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors and the tail-
gate when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area. 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.
ACC power auto-cutout function E00620300165
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.
To remove the key E00620400326
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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Steering wheel lock
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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: Steering wheel lock”
on page 1-15.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless oper-
ation system]
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn the key to the “ACC” position while moving
the steering wheel slightly right and left. CAUTION
l
Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
In some countries, it is prohibited to leave
the key in the vehicle when parked. Starting
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Tips for starting l Do
not operate the starter motor continuous-
ly longer than 10 seconds; doing so could
run down the battery. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch back to
“LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and then try
again. Trying repeatedly with the starter mo-
tor still turning will damage the starter mech-
anism.
l [For 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. Starting and driving
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