2014 MITSUBISHI ASX Owner's Manual (in English)

Screen type 1Screen type 2System operation statusReferencelWhen “2WD” mode is selec-
ted with the drive mode selec-torRefer to “Electronically controlled
4WD system” on page 6-37.l When “4WD AUTO” mode is
selected with the drive mode selectorl When “4WD LOCK” mode is
selected with the drive mode selectorl When the Active Stability
Control (ASC) is operatingRefer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 6-50.

This informs you that a periodic inspection is due.
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Screen type 1Screen type 2SolutionWe recommend you to have it checked. Refer to “Service reminder” on
page 5-17 for further details.

The setting for rest interval can be changed.
Screen type 1Screen type 2SolutionStop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and take a rest.
Use this display as rough guide for taking rests during a long drive.
The interval from the start of your trip until this message is displayed
can be set.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is ON)” on page 5-19.
The display and buzzer alert the driver when the set time is reached. If you continue to drive without having a rest, the buzzer sounds about every 5 minutes to encourage you to take a rest.
l In the following cases, the time driven is reset and the display re-
turns to the previous display screen. After this, when the set time
is reached again, the buzzer and display encourage you to take a rest.
• The buzzer sounds 3 times.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position or put the op-
eration mode in OFF.
• The multi-information meter switch is held for about 2 seconds
or more.

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Indication lampsE00501600100Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication lamps
E00501700361
These indication lamps blink
in the following situations. •When the turn-signal
lever is moved to ac- tivate a turn-signal
lamp.
Refer to “Turn-signal
lever” on page 5-54.
• When the hazard
warning flasher switch is pressed toactivate the hazard
warning lamps.
Refer to “Hazard
warning flasher switch” on page
5-54.
• When the hazard
warning lamps auto- matically activate due
to sudden braking while driving.
Refer to “Emergency
stop signal system”
on page 6-46.
NOTEl If these indication lamps blink too fast due
to any operation other than sudden braking,
the cause may be a blown lamp bulb or a faulty turn-signal connection.High-beam indication lamp
E00501800173
This indication lamp illumi-
nates when the high-beam is used.
Front fog lamp indication
lamp*
E00501900350
This lamp illuminates while the front fog lamps are on.
Rear fog lamp indication lamp
E00502000185
This lamp illuminates while
the rear fog lamp is on.
Position lamp indication lamp
E00508900173
This indication lamp illumi-
nates while the position lamps are on.
Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
E00502300247
This indicates the glow plug
preheat condition.
[Except for vehicles equip-
ped with keyless operation system]
When the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, the lamp illumi-
nates. As the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine can be started.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera- tion system]
When the operation mode is put in ON, the
lamp illuminates and preheating of the glow lamp starts automatically. As the glow plugbecomes hot, the lamp goes out and the en-
gine starts.
Indication lamps
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NOTElIf the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is put in ON.Warning lamps
E00502400147Brake warning lamp
E00502502357
This lamp illuminates whenthe ignition switch is turnedto the “ON” position or the
operation mode is put in ON, and goes off after a few sec-onds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off be- fore driving.
With the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON, the brake warning lamp illumi-
nates under the following conditions:
l When the parking brake lever has been
engaged.
l When the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir falls to a low level.
l When the brake force distribution func-
tion is not operating correctly.
CAUTIONl In the situations listed below, brake perform-
ance may be compromised or the vehicle may become unstable if brakes are applied
suddenly; consequently, avoid driving at
high speeds or applying the brakes suddenly. Furthermore, the vehicle should be brought
to a stop in a safe location and to have it
checked.
• The brake warning lamp does not illumi-
nate when the parking brake is applied ordoes not turn off when the parking brake is released.
• The ABS warning lamp and brake warn-
ing lamp illuminate at the same time
For details, refer to “ABS warning lamp”
on page 6-47.
• The brake warning lamp remains illumi-
nated during driving.
l The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake perform- ance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down to
the very end of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking
to reduce your speed and pull the parking
brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.Check engine warning lamp
E00502601960
This lamp is a part of an on-
board diagnostic system
which monitors the emis-
sions, engine control system or A/T control system/CVT
control system.
If a problem is detected in one of these sys- tems, this lamp illuminates or flashes.Although your vehicle will usually be driva-
ble and not need towing, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possi-
ble.
This lamp will also illuminate when the igni- tion switch is turned “ON” or the operation
mode is put in ON, and goes off after the en- gine has started. If it does not go off after the
engine has started, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
CAUTIONl Prolonged driving with this lamp on may
cause further damage to the emission control
system. It could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
l If the lamp does not illuminate when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked.
Warning lamps
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CAUTIONlIf the lamp illuminates while the engine is
running, avoid driving at high speeds and have the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible.
Accelerator pedal and brake pedal response may be negatively influenced under these
conditions.NOTEl The engine electronic control module ac-
commodating the onboard diagnostic system has various fault data (especially about the
exhaust emission) stored.Charge warning lamp
E00502701192
This lamp illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned“ON” or the operation mode
is put in ON, and goes off af-
ter the engine has started.
A warning is also displayed
on the multi-information display.
CAUTIONl If it illuminates while the engine is running,
there is a problem in the charging system.
Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you to have it
checked.Information screen display
E00524600051Fuel filter indicator display*
E00529400083
Type 1Type 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, if more water than the specified limit has
accumulated in the fuel filter, the warning display is displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
CAUTIONl If this warning display is displayed we rec-
ommend you to have it checked.
Prolonged driving with the warning display
shown may damage the engine.NOTEl If “REMOVE WATER IN SEPARATOR”
does not go out or appears frequently after
removing the water, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.Brake warning display
E00524700267
Type 1Type 2
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This warning is displayed if you drive withthe parking brake still applied. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster only illumi-
nates when the parking brake is applied.CAUTIONl If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overheated, resulting in ineffective braking and possiblebrake failure.
If this warning is displayed, release the park-
ing brake.Type 1Type 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, if the brake fluid is low, this warning is displayed.
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster
also illuminates.CAUTIONl If this warning stays illuminated and does
not go out while driving, there is a danger of
ineffective braking. In this case, immediate- ly park your vehicle in a safe place and we
recommend you to have it checked.
l If the brake warning display is displayed and
the brake warning lamp and the ABS warn- ing lamp are illuminated at the same time,
the braking force distribution function will not operate, so the vehicle may be destabi-
lised during sudden braking. Avoid sudden
braking and high-speed driving, stop the ve- hicle in a safe place, and we recommend you
to have it checked.
l The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake perform-
ance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down to the very end of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking
to reduce your speed and pull the parking
brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.Charge warning display
E00524800200
Type 1Type 2
If there is a fault with the charging system,
the warning display is displayed on the infor- mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
CAUTIONl If the warning is displayed while the engine
is running, immediately park your vehicle in
a safe place and we recommend you to have it checked.
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Oil pressure warning display
E00524900214
Type 1Type 2
If the engine oil pressure drops while the en-gine is running, the warning display is dis-
played on the information screen in the multi- information display.
CAUTIONl If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil
is low, or the oil level is normal but the
warning is displayed, the engine may burn out and be damaged.
l If the warning is displayed while the engine
is running, immediately park your vehicle in
a safe place and check the engine oil level.
l If the warning is displayed while the engine
oil level is normal, have it inspected.Engine oil level warning dis-
play*
E00526700072
Type 1Type 2
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON, if it is suspected that the en-
gine oil level has increased excessively, the warning display is displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
CAUTIONl If this warning is displayed while driving,
stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
Refer to “Engine oil” on page 10-04.NOTEl Immediately have your vehicle checked by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.Combination headlamps
and dipper switch E00506003504
Headlamps
NOTElWhen entering a country in which vehicles
are driven on the opposite side of the road tothe country in which your vehicles is sup- plied, necessary measures have to be takento avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Howev-
er, headlamps on this vehicle do not need any adjustment.
l Do not leave the lights on for a long time
while the engine is stationary (not running).A rundown battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will
remove the fog. However, if water gathers
inside the lamp, we recommend you to have it checked.
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Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
OFFAll lamps off {Daytime Running
Lamps (if so equipped)}Position, tail, licence plate and instru-
ment panel lamps onHeadlamps and other lamps go onType 2
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.OFF
All lamps off {Daytime
Running Lamps (if so equip-
ped)}
AUTO
With the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in
ON, headlamps, position,
tail, licence plate, and in-
strument panel lamps turn
on and off automatically in
accord-ance with outside
light level. {Daytime Run-
ning Lamps (if so equipped)
will be turned on while the
tail lamps are off.} All
lamps turn off automatically
when the ignition switch is
turned to “OFF” position or
the operation mode is put in
OFF.Position, tail, licence plate
and instrument panel lamps
onHeadlamps and other lamps
go onNOTEl On vehicles with the rain sensor, the sensi-
tivity of the automatic on/off control can beadjusted. For further information, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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