2014 MITSUBISHI ASX Owner's Manual (in English)

Driving, alcohol and drugsE00600200070
Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the
most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously im- paired even with blood alcohol levels far be-
low the legal minimum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or
use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will
not make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription
drugs affect your alertness, perception and re- action time. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driving while under the in-fluence of any of these medications.WARNINGl NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is
impaired.Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against injury
cannot be fully ensured. However, we recom- mend that you pay extra attention to the fol-
lowing:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that
you and your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats
WARNINGl Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by
correctly laying floor mats that are suita-
ble for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of position, securely retain them usingthe hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a
serious accident.Carrying children in the vehi-
cle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key and children inside the ve-hicle. Children may play with the driv-
ing controls and this could lead to an ac- cident.
l Make sure that infants and small chil-
dren are properly restrained in accord-
ance with the laws and regulations, and
for maximum protection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the lug-
gage compartment. It is quite dangerous
to allow them to play there while the ve- hicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height of seats. This is dangerous
not only because rearward vision will be ob- structed, but also the luggage may be projec-ted into the passenger compartment underhard braking.
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Running-in recommendationsE00600403653
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles) it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long life as well as future economy and performance.
l Do not race the engine at high speeds.
l Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
l Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.Vehicles with M/T
Shift point
Speed limitPetrol-powered vehiclesDiesel-powered vehicles1600 models2000 models1st
gear30 km/h (19 mph)30 km/h (19 mph)20 km/h (12 mph)2nd
gear60 km/h (37 mph)65 km/h (40 mph)40 km/h (25 mph)3rd
gear90 km/h (56 mph)95 km/h (59 mph)70 km/h (43 mph), 65 km/h* (40 mph)4th
gear125 km/h (78 mph)120 km/h (74 mph)90 km/h (56 mph)5th
gear155 km/h (96 mph)155 km/h (96 mph)115 km/h (71 mph), 120 km/h* (74 mph)6th
gear--135 km/h (84 mph), 140 km/h* (87 mph)
*: 85 kW engine (Low CO 2 emissions)
Running-in recommendations
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Vehicles with A/TShift pointSpeed limit1st
gear15 km/h (9 mph)2nd
gear35 km/h (22 mph)3rd
gear60 km/h (37 mph)4th
gear80 km/h (50 mph)5th
gear110 km/h (68 mph)6th
gear125 km/h (78 mph)Vehicles with CVTShift pointSpeed limit“D” (DRIVE)130 km/h (81 mph)
In sports mode
1st
position50 km/h (30 mph)2nd
position60 km/h (37 mph)3rd
position70 km/h (43 mph)4th
position90 km/h (56 mph)5th
position120 km/h (74 mph)6th
position130 km/h (81 mph)

Running-in recommendations
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Parking brakeE00600501243
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com- plete stop, fully engage the parking brake.
To apply
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing
the button at the end of hand grip.
CAUTIONl When you intend to apply the parking brake,
firmly press the brake pedal to bring the ve-hicle to a complete stop before pulling theparking brake lever. Pulling the parking brake lever with the vehicle moving could
make the rear wheels lock up, thereby mak- ing the vehicle unstable. It could also make
the parking brake malfunction.NOTEl Apply sufficient force to the parking brake
lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the foot brake is released.
l If the parking brake does not hold the vehi-
cle stationary after the foot brake is released,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
To release
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully.
CAUTIONl Before driving, be sure that the parking
brake is fully released and brake warning lamp is off.
If you drive without the parking brake fully
released, the warning display will appear on the information screen in the multi-informa-tion display.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overheated, resulting in ineffective braking and possible
brake failure.Warning lampWarning display type 1Warning display type 2
Parking brake
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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 equip-
ped with M/T, or set the selector lever to “P”
(PARK) position for vehicles equipped with
A/T or CVT.
Parking on a hill
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, followthese 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” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, 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 gently touches the kerb.
On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the
parking brake and place the gearshift lever
into the 1 st
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, CVT, apply
the parking brake and place the selector lever
into the “P” (PARK) position.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.NOTEl If your vehicle is equipped with
A/T, CVT,
be sure to apply the parking brake before
moving selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po- sition. 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 selector lever to move from the “P” (PARK)
position.
Parking with the engine run-
ning
Never leave the engine running while you
take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly ventila-
ted place.
WARNINGl Leaving the engine running carries the
riskof injury or death from accidentally
moving the gearshift lever ( M/T) or the
selector lever ( A/T or CVT) or the accu-
mulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the
passenger compartment.
Where you park
WARNINGl 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 6-49.
When leaving the vehicle
Always carry the key and lock all doors andthe tailgate when leaving the vehicle unatten- ded.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit
area.
Parking
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Steering wheel height andreach adjustment E00600700512
1. Release the lever while holding the
steering wheel up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-
ing the lever fully upward.
A- Locked B- Release
WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust the rear-view mirror only after mak-
ing any seat adjustments so you have a clear
view to the rear of the vehicle.WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirror while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the
view through the rear window.
To adjust the vertical mirror position
It is possible to move the mirror up and down
to adjust its position.
To adjust the mirror position
It is possible to move the mirror up/down and
left/right to adjust its position.Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
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To reduce the glare
The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror canbe used to adjust the mirror to reduce the
glare from the headlamps of vehicles behind
you during night driving.
1- Normal
2- Anti-glare
Outside rear-view mirrors
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The outside rear-view mirrors can be operat-
ed when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in ON or ACC.
WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirrors while driving. This can be dan-
gerous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driving.
l Your vehicle is equipped with convex type
mirrors.
Please take into consideration, that ob- jects you see in the mirror will look small-er and farther away compared to a nor-mal flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate dis-
tance of following vehicles when changing lanes.1. Place the lever (A) to the same side as
the mirror whose adjustment is desired.Except for vehicles equipped with the mirror
retractor switchVehicles equipped with the mirror retractor switch
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
2. Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up
or down to adjust the mirror position. 1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
3. Return the lever (A) back to the middle
position (•).
Outside rear-view mirrors
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Retracting and extending theoutside mirrors
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The outside mirror can be folded in towards
the side window to prevent damage when
parking in narrow areas.
CAUTIONl Do not drive the vehicle with the mirror fol-
ded in.
The lack of rearward visibility normally pro-
vided by the mirror could lead to an acci- dent.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the
mirror retractor switch]
Push the mirror towards the back of the vehi- cle with your hand to retract it in. When ex-
tending the mirror, pull it out towards the
front of the vehicle until it clicks to lock in
place.
[For vehicles equipped with the mirror re-
tractor switch]
Retracting and extending themirrors using the mirror re-
tractor switch
With the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON or ACC, push the mirror retrac- tor switch to retract the mirrors.
Push it again to extend the mirrors to their
original positions.
After turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position or putting the operation
mode in OFF, it is possible to retract and ex- tend the mirrors using the mirror retractor
switch for about 30 seconds.
CAUTIONl It is possible to retract and extend the mir-
rors by hand. After retracting a mirror using
the mirror retractor switch, however, you should extend it by using the switch again,
not by hand. If you extended the mirror by
hand after retracting it using the switch, it would not properly lock in position. As a re-
sult, it could move because of the wind or
vibration while you are driving, taking away your rearward visibility.NOTEl Be careful not to get your hands trapped
while a mirror is moving.
l If you move a mirror by hand or it moves af-
ter hitting a person or object, you may not be
able to return it to its original position using the mirror retractor switch. If this happens,
push the mirror retractor switch to place the mirror in its retracted position and then push
the switch again to return the mirror to its original position.
l When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail
to operate as intended, please refrain from repeated pushing of the retractor switch as
this action can result in burn-out of the mir- ror motor circuits.
Outside rear-view mirrors
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