2014 MITSUBISHI ASX ECO mode

NOTElFor vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors au-
tomatically extend when all the doors and tailgate are unlocked using the keyless oper-
ation function.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear- view mirrors” on page 6-09.
l Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the keyless operation functioncan be set so that only the driver’s door un- locks when the driver’s door lock/unlock
switch is pressed.
If the keyless operation function is set to
work as described above, all the doors and the tailgate unlock when the driver’s doorlock/unlock switch is pressed two times in
succession.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock function” on page 3-24.
l The keyless operation function does not op-
erate under the following conditions:
• The keyless operation key is inside the
vehicle.
• A door or the tailgate is open or ajar.
• The operation mode is not in OFF.
l The doors and the tailgate cannot be un-
locked by using the tailgate OPEN switch
for about 3 seconds after locking.
l The time within which locking confirmation
is possible can be adjusted. For further infor- mation, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.NOTEl The time between unlocking and automatic
locking can be adjusted. Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
Operation confirmation when locking and
unlocking
Operation can be confirmed as shown below. However, the room lamp will only illuminate
if the front room lamp switch is in the “DOOR” position or the rear room lampswitch (except for vehicles equipped with thesunshade) is in the middle (•) position.
When lock-
ing:The turn-signal lamps will
blink once.When un-
locking:The room lamp illuminates
for approximately 15 sec-
onds, the turn-signal lamps
blink twice.NOTEl Functions can be modified as stated below.
For further information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
• Set the confirmation function (blinking of
the turn-signal lamps) to operate onlywhen the vehicle is locked or only when
the vehicle is unlocked.NOTE• Disable the operation confirmation func-
tion (blinking of the turn-signal lamps).
• Change the number of blinks for the oper-
ation confirmation function (blinks of the
turn-signal lamps).
Operation of the Dead Lock
System
With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System,
it is possible to set the Dead Lock System us- ing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate LOCK
switch.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page
3-27.)
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system)
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The electronic immobilizer has been de-
signed to significantly reduce the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is
to immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start attempt can only beachieved (subject to certain conditions) using
a keyless operation system “registered” to the immobilizer system.
Keyless operation system*
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When the operation mode is in OFF, if youclose all the doors and the tailgate with the
keyless operation key left in the vehicle and you 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 buzzing for
approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.NOTEl Make sure you have the keyless operation
key with you before locking the doors. Even
if you leave the keyless operation key inside the vehicle, it is possible that the doors will
lock depending on the surrounding environ- ment and wireless signal conditions.Door ajar prevention system
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When the operation mode is in OFF, if you
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 with one of the doors or the tailgate not com-pletely closed, a warning is issued with the
warning display and the buzzer buzzing for
approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.Operation mode OFF reminder
system
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When the operation mode is in any mode oth- er 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 buzzing for
approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.
Steering wheel lock
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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.
CAUTIONl If the engine is stopped while driving, do not
open a door or press the UNLOCK switch on the remote control switch until the vehi-
cle stops in a safe place. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, making it impos- sible to operate the vehicle.
l Carry the key with you when leaving the ve-
hicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, put the operation mode in ACC to unlock the steer-ing wheel.
Keyless operation system*
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NOTElWhen the following operation is performed
with the operation mode in OFF, the steering wheel is locked.
• Open or close one of the doors (except the
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 infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play. Press the engine switch again while moving the steering wheel slightly.Starting and stopping the en-
gine
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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 approximately 15 seconds if the en-
gine switch is released at once. Pressing the engine switch again while the starter
motor is still turning will stop the starter motor. The starter motor will be turningfor up to approximately 30 seconds while the engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a
while and then attempt to start the en- gine again. Trying repeatedly with the
starter motor still running will damage the starter mechanism.
l [For diesel-powered vehicles with M/T]
While the vehicle is stationary with the
clutch pedal fully depressed, the engine revolutions do not rise to over 3,000 rpm
in order to protect the engine even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.WARNINGl Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area.Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.CAUTIONl Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive
the vehicle at high speed until the engine hashad a chance to warm up.Starting the engine (petrol-pow-
ered vehicles)
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The starting procedure is as follows: 1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
NOTEl On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, the starter will not operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
Keyless operation system*
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On vehicles equipped with CVT, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.Vehicles with M/TVehicles with CVT
NOTEl The engine can only be started when the se-
lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
For safety reasons, the engine should be star-
ted when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the driving
wheels lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Make sure that all warning lamps are
functioning properly.
NOTEl Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
When it is difficult to start the engine
After several attempts, you may experience
that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lamps, air conditioning blower and
rear window demister, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal ( CVT)
or the clutch pedal ( M/T), press the ac-
celerator pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accel-erator pedal, immediately after the en-
gine starts.
3. If the engine still will not start, the en-
gine could be flooded with too much
petrol. While depressing the brake pedal (CVT ) or the clutch pedal ( M/T), push
the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then press the engine
switch to crank the engine. If the engine does not start after 5 to 6 seconds, push
the engine switch to stop cranking the
engine, and release the accelerator pedal. Put the operation mode in OFF. Wait a
few seconds, and then press the engine
switch to crank the engine again while
depressing the brake pedal ( CVT) or the
clutch pedal ( M/T), but do not push the
accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to
start, repeat these procedures. If the en-
gine still will not start, we recommend
you to have the vehicle checked.Starting the engine (diesel-pow-
ered vehicles)
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1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal
(M/T).
Keyless operation system*
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NOTElOn vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, the starter will not operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.
6. Press the engine switch. The diesel preheat indication lamp willfirst illuminate, and then after a short
time go out, indicating that preheating is completed. The engine will start.
NOTEl If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l Putting the operation mode in ON will also
start preheating the engine. When the engine
has not been started within about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indication lamp went
out, put the operation mode in OFF. Then, attempt the engine start procedure to preheatthe engine again.
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 intake-valve control between a low-speed mode and a high-speed mode in accordancewith driving conditions for maximum engine
performance.
NOTEl To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolanttemperature is low.Stopping the engine
E00312601118WARNINGl 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 notfunction and it will require greater man-
ual effort to operate the steering. This
could result in a serious accident.NOTEl If you have to bring the engine to an emer-
gency stop while driving, press and hold the engine 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 lev-
er in any position other than the “P” (PARK) position (A/T or CVT ). If the engine is stop-
ped with the selector lever in any position
other than the “P” (PARK) position, the op- eration mode will go to ACC rather thanOFF.
Put the operation mode in OFF after placing the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
1. Stop the vehicle.
Keyless operation system*
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Keyless operation key reminder
If the operation mode is in OFF and the driv-er’s door is opened with the keyless operationkey in the key slot, a warning is issued with the warning display and the buzzer buzzing
for approximately 3 seconds to remind you to
remove the key.
To operate without using the
keyless operation function
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Emergency keyE00307200278
The emergency key is built into the keyless operation key. If the keyless operation func-
tion cannot be used, for example because the keyless operation key battery has worn out or the vehicle battery is flat, you can lock and
unlock the driver’s door with the emergency
key. To use the emergency key (A), unlock the lock knob (B) and remove it from the
keyless operation key (C).
NOTEl Only use the emergency key for emergen-
cies. If the keyless operation key batterywears out, replace it as quickly as possible
so that you can use the keyless operation
key.NOTEl After using the emergency key, always re-
turn it into the keyless operation key.
Locking and unlocking the driver’s door
Turning the emergency key in the forward di-
rection locks the door, and turning it in the rear direction unlocks the door. Also refer to
“Locking and unlocking: Doors” on page 3-25.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
Keyless operation system*
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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 out-
side rear-view mirrors (Vehicles equipped with the mirror retractor switch).
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.
NOTEl 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 3-27.)
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 ve- hicles equipped with the sunshade) is in the
middle ( •) position at this time, the room
lamp will come on for approximately 15 sec- onds 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
approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to “Instruments and controls: Welcome light” on page 5-51.
NOTEl The remote control switch does not operate
when one of the doors or the tailgate is open
or ajar. (Only the unlock function operates.)NOTEl Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the door and tailgate unlock function can be set so that only the driver’sdoor 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 3-24.
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 approxi-mately 30 seconds, relocking will automati-
cally occur.
Keyless operation system*
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NOTElIf your remote control switch is lost or dam-
aged, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point for a re-
placement remote control switch.
l If you wish to add a remote control switch,
please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. A max-
imum of 4 remote control switches are avail- able for your vehicle.Setting of door and tailgate un-
lock function (Except for vehi- cles equipped with a Dead LockSystem)
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The door and tailgate unlock function can be set to the following two conditions.
Each time the door and tailgate unlock func-
tion is set, a chime will sound to tell you the
condition of the door and tailgate unlock function.
Number of
chimesConditionOne chimeAll doors and the tailgate un-lockTwo chimesDriver’s door unlock only
1. Put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Place the combination headlamps and
dipper switch in the “OFF” position, and leave the driver’s door open.
3. Press and hold the LOCK switch (1) for
4 to 10 seconds and then also press the
UNLOCK switch (2) during this time.
4. Release in sequence the LOCK and UN-
LOCK switches within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK switch in step 3.Procedure for replacing the re-
mote control switch battery
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1. Before replacing the battery, remove
static electricity from your body bytouching a metal part such as doorknob
of the room.
2. With the MITSUBISHI mark facing
you, insert the cloth-covered tip of a
straight blade (or minus) screwdriver in- to the notch in the case and use it to
open the case.
NOTEl Be sure to perform the procedure with the
MITSUBISHI mark facing you. If the
MITSUBISHI mark is not facing you when
you open the case, the transmitter may come
out.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + side (A)
up.
+ side- sideCoin type battery CR2032
5. Close the case firmly.
6. Check the keyless operation function to
see that it works.
NOTEl You may purchase a replacement battery at
an electric appliance store.
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