2012 MITSUBISHI ASX wiper blades

Wiper and washer switch
E00507101218CAUTION
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If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze, which may hinder visibility.
Warm the glass with the defroster or rear
window demister before using the washer.
Windscreen wipers E00516900459
NOTE l To

ensure a clear rearward view, the rear win-
dow wiper will automatically perform sever-
al continuous operations if the gearshift lever
or the selector lever is put in the “R” position
while the windscreen wipers are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer”
on page 3-55.
Except for vehicles equipped with rain sensor
The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear
window,

do not operate the wipers until the ice has
melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wip-
er motor may be damaged. MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow
HI- Fast To adjust intermittent intervals
With
the lever in the “INT” (speed-sensitive) posi-
tion, the intermittent intervals can be adjusted by
turning the knob (A). 1- Fast
2-

Slow
NOTE l The speed-sensitive-operation function of the
windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized 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.
Misting function
The misting function can be operated with the igni-
tion switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Instruments and controls
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The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is
raised
to the “MIST” position and released. This op-
eration is useful when it is drizzling, etc. The wip-
ers will continue to operate while the lever is held
in the “MIST” position. Vehicles with rain sensor
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The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ig-
nition

switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear
window,

do not operate the wipers until the ice has
melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wip-
er motor may be damaged. MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
AUTO- Auto-wiper control Rain sensor
The

wipers will automatically operate de-
pending on the degree of wetness on the
windscreen.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
Rain sensor
Can
only be used when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain
sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain (or snow,
other moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will oper-
ate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the wind-
screen is dirty and the weather is dry. Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch
the windscreen and damage the wipers.
CAUTION
l
With
the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON and lever in the “AUTO” po-
sition, the wipers may automatically oper-
ate in the situations described below.
If your hands get trapped, you could suf-
fer injuries or the wipers could malfunc-
tion. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position or put the operation
mode in OFF, or move lever to the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sen-
sor. • When cleaning the outside surface ofthe windscreen, if you touch on top of
the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the windscreen, if you wipe with a
cloth on top of the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the wind- screen. Instruments and controls
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Precautions to observe when using wip-
ers and washers
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l If
the moving wipers become blocked by ice
or other deposits on the glass, the motor may
burn out even if the wiper switch is turned to
OFF. If obstruction occurs, park your vehicle
in a safe place, turn off the engine, and clean
the deposits from the glass so that the wipers
operate smoothly.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and the
blades wear out prematurely.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not frozen on-
to the glass. The motor may burn out if the
wipers are used with the blades frozen onto
the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer fluid
in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in the
washer reservoir. Failure to do so could re-
sult in loss of washer function and frost dam-
age to the system components. Rear window demister switch
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The
rear window demister switch can be operated
when the engine is running.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window demis-
ter. It will be turned off automatically in about 20
minutes. To turn off the demister within about 20
minutes, push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on. NOTE
l When

the rear window demister switch is
pressed, the outside rear-view mirrors are de-
fogged or defrosted. Refer to “Heated mir-
ror” on page 4-12.
l The demister switch is not to melt snow but
to clear mist.
Remove snow before use of the demister
switch.
l When cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow, use a soft cloth and wipe gently along
the heater wires, being careful not to damage
the wires. l
Do
not allow objects to touch the inside of
the rear window glass, damaged or broken
wires may result. Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
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Do not use a scrubbing brush or other
hard tools as they may damage the plastic
part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the
plastic part surface.
l Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them
off with soft cloth, chamois or the like
and an aqueous solution of neutral deter-
gent then immediately rinse the affected
parts with water.
Chrome parts E00901400098
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts,

wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a
special protective coating. This should be done
more frequently in winter.
Aluminium wheels* E00901500347
1. Remove
dirt using a sponge while sprinkling
water on the vehicle.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing
the vehicle.
3. Dry the vehicle thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth. CAUTION
l
Do
not use a brush or other hard imple-
ment on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l Do not use any cleaner that contains an
abrasive substance or is acidic or alka-
line. Doing so could cause the coating on
the wheels to peel or become discoloured
or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such sub-
stances as soon as possible.
Window glass E00901600117
The window glass can normally be cleaned using
only a sponge and water.
Glass

cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease,
dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use a cloth that
is used for cleaning a painted surface to clean a win-
dow. Wax from the painted surface could get on
the glass and lower glass transparency and visibility.
NOTE
l To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage. Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease,
dead

insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace
the wiper blades when they no longer wipe proper-
ly. (Refer to page 8-15.)
Engine compartment E00902100308
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and
end

of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges,
crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing
road chemicals and other corrosive materials might
collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in
your area, clean the engine compartment at least ev-
ery three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical com-
ponents in the engine compartment, as this may
cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, cha-
mois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral
detergent then immediately rinse the affected parts
with plenty of water. Vehicle care
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CAUTION
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Drive carefully and do not exceed
50 km/h (30 mph).
Remember that preventing accidents is
not the purpose of tyre chains.
l When tyre chains are installed, take care
that they do not damage the disc wheel or
body.
l Do not install a tyre chain on an emergen-
cy wheel which is compact in size. If one
of the front wheels has punctured, re-
place it with one of the rear wheels and in-
stall the temporary spare wheel in that
place before fitting a tyre chain.
l An aluminium wheel can be damaged by
a tyre chain while driving. When fitting a
tyre chain on an aluminium wheel, take
care that any part of the chain and fitting
cannot be brought into contact with the
wheel.
l Remove the wheel covers before instal-
ling a tyre chain, otherwise they may be
damaged by the tyre chain. (See page
6-17.)
l When installing or removing the tyre
chains, take care that hands and other
parts of your body are not injured by the
sharp edges of the vehicle body.
NOTE l The

laws and regulations concerning the use
of tyre chains vary. Always follow local laws
and regulations.
In most countries, it is prohibited by law to
use tyre chains on roads without snow. Parking brake break-in
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Break-in

the parking brake linings whenever the
brake performance of the parking brake is insuffi-
cient or whenever the parking brake linings and/or
discs are replaced, in order to assure the best brake
performance.
This procedure is described in the vehicle service
manual and can be carried out by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. Wiper blade rubber replacement
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Windscreen wiper blades 1.
Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A) dis- engages from the hook (B). Pull the wiper
blade further to remove it. NOTE
l Do

not let the wiper arm drop onto the wind-
screen. This could damage the glass.
3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper blade. Maintenance
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Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers
are correctly aligned as you attach
them. 4. Insert
the wiper blade into the arm, starting
with the opposite end of the blade from the
stopper. Make sure the hook (B) is fitted cor-
rectly in the grooves in the blade.
NOTE l If a retainer is not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainer from the old blade. 5. Push
the wiper blade until the hook (B) en-
gages securely with the stopper (A). Rear window wiper blades
1.
Lift the wiper arm off the window glass.
2. Pull the wiper blade downward to disengage it from the stopper (A) at the end of the wip-
er arm. Pull the wiper blade further to re-
move it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the hook (B) on the wiper arm. NOTE
l Do

not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
window glass; it could damage the glass.
4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the wiper blade.
Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers are correctly aligned as you insert
them into the groove. NOTE
l If

a retainer is not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainer from the old blade. Maintenance
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T
Tachometer 3-02
Tail lamps
Bulb capacity
8-25
Replacement 8-31
Tailgate 1-26
Tank capacity 03
Tissue holder 5-67
Tools 6-06 Storage 6-05
Towing 6-18
Trailer towing 4-56
Transfer oil 9-15
Transmission Automatic transmission 4-25
Manual transmission 4-22
Turbocharger operation 4-18
Turn-signal indication lamps 3-39
Turn/Lane-change signals 3-49
Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) Fluid 9-15
Tyres 8-11 How to change a tyre 6-12
Inflation pressures 8-12
Rotation 8-13
Size (tyre and wheel) 9-13
Snow tyres 8-14
Tread wear indicators 8-13
Tyre chains 8-14
Tyre repair kit 6-06
UUSB input terminal 5-57
USB input terminal device
How to connect a USB memory device

5-57
How to connect an iPod 5-57 Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
V Vanity mirror lamp
Bulb capacity
8-25
Vehicle care precautions 7-02
Vehicle dimensions 9-04
Vehicle identification number plate 9-02
Vehicle information code plate 9-02
Vehicle labeling 9-02
Vehicle performance 9-06
Vehicle weight 9-07
Ventilators 5-02
W Warning lamps 3-40
Washer
Fluid 8-07,9-15
Switch 3-55
Washing 7-03
Waxing 7-04
Weatherstripping

8-17
Weight 9-07
Wheel Covers 6-17
Specification 9-13
Wiper Rear window 3-55
Windscreen 3-51
Wiper blades 8-15 Alphabetical index
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