2014 MITSUBISHI ASX maintenance

CAUTIONlPractice fitting the chains before you need
them.
Don’t expect help from other people in the
cold.
l Choose a clear straight stretch of road where
you can pull over and still be seen while you are fitting the chains.
l Do not fit chains before you need them. This
will wear out your tyres and the road sur-
face.
l After driving around 100-300 metres, stop
and retighten the chains.
l 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 emergency
wheel which is compact in size. If one of thefront wheels has punctured, replace it withone of the rear wheels and install the tempo-
rary 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 installing a
tyre chain, otherwise they may be damaged
by the tyre chain. (See page 8-19.)CAUTIONl 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.NOTEl 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.Wiper blade rubber
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Windscreen wiper blades
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A)
disengages from the hook (B). Pull the wiper blade further to remove it.
NOTEl 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.
Wiper blade rubber replacement
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Refer to the illustration to ensure that the
retainers are correctly aligned as you at-
tach them.
4. Insert the wiper blade into the arm, start-
ing with the opposite end of the blade from the stopper. Make sure the hook(B) is fitted correctly in the grooves in
the blade.
NOTEl If a retainer is not supplied with the new
wiper blade, use the retainer from the old
blade.5. Push the wiper blade until the hook (B)
engages 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 disen-
gage it from the stopper (A) at the end of
the wiper arm. Pull the wiper blade fur-
ther to remove it.
3. Slide a new wiper blade through the
hook (B) on the wiper arm.
NOTEl 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.
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Refer to the illustration to ensure that the
retainers are correctly aligned as you in- sert them into the groove.NOTEl If a retainer is not supplied with the new
wiper blade, use the retainer from the old
blade.General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and ex- haust gas leakage
Look under the body of your vehicle to check
for fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas
leaks.
WARNINGl If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; call
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp op-
eration
Operate the combination lamp switch to
check that all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb.
Check the fuses first. If there is no blown
fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and
replacement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 10-19 and “Re-
placement of lamp bulbs” on page 10-25.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recom-
mend you to have your vehicle checked and
repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps operation
Start the engine and check the operation of all instruments, gauges and indication andwarning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and, if necessa- ry, have them lubricated.
For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the wind-
screen should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after heavy snowfall, so that
the operation of the heating and ventilation
systems will not be impaired.
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Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstrippingon the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with silicone grease.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-
handled spade in the vehicle during the win- ter so that you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping
snow off the vehicle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and rear window are also use-ful.
Fusible links
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The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if
a large current attempts to flow through cer- tain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recom- mend you to have your vehicle inspected.
For the fusible links, please refer to “Fuse
load capacity” on page 10-21.
WARNINGl Fusible links must not be replaced by any
other device. Failing to fit the correct fusi-
ble link may result in fire in the vehicle,
property destruction and serious or fatal injuries at any time.Fuses
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Fuse block location
To prevent damage to the electrical systemdue to shortcircuiting or overloading, each in-
dividual circuit is provided with a fuse.
There are fuse blocks in the passenger com-
partment and in the engine compartment.
Passenger compartment (LHD
vehicles)
The fuse blocks in the passenger compart-
ment are located behind the fuse lid in front of the driver’s seat at the position shown inthe illustration.
A- Main fuse block B- Sub fuse block
Fusible links
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1.Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-
driver into the notch of the fuse lid and pry gently to remove it.
2. To put back the fuse lid, line up the fuse
lid hook (A) with the clamp (B) on the
instrument panel and push the lid back in.
Passenger compartment (RHD
vehicles)
The fuse boxes in the passenger compartment
are located behind the glove box at the posi- tion shown in the illustration.
A- Main fuse block B- Sub fuse block
Main fuse block
1. Open the glove box.
2. Move the rod (A) on the left side of the
glove box to the left side of the box.
Fuses
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3.While pressing the side of the glove box,
unhook the left and right hooks (B) and lower the glove box.
4. Remove the glove box fastener, and then
remove the glove box.
Sub fuse block
1. Remove the cover from the bottom of
the glove box.
Engine compartment
In the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as shown in the illustration.
1- Push the knob.
2- Remove the cover.
Fuse load capacity
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The fuse capacity and the names of electrical
systems protected by the fuses are indicated
on the inside of the fuse lid (LHD vehicles), the inside of the glove box (RHD vehicles)
and inside of the fuse block cover (inside of the engine compartment).
Passenger compartment fuse lo- cation table
NOTEl Spare fuses are provided on the lid of the
fuse block in the engine compartment. Al-ways use a fuse of the same capacity for re-
placement.
Fuses
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Passenger compartment fuse location (LHD)Main fuse blockSub fuse blockPassenger compartment fuse location (RHD)Sub fuse blockMain fuse block
No.Sym-bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties1Heater30 A *12Stop lamps
(Brake lamps)15 A3Rear fog lamp10 A*1 : Fusible link
No.Sym-
bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties4Windscreen wipers30 A5Option10 A6Door locks20 A7Radio15 A8Control unit re- lay7.5 A9Interior lamps
(Room lamps)15 A10Hazard warning flasher15 A11Rear windowwiper15 A12Instruments7.5 A13
Cigarette lighter/Accessory sock- et
15 A14Ignition switch10 A15Sunroof20 A*1: Fusible link
Fuses
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No.Sym-bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties16Outside rear-view mirrors10 A174-wheel drive system10 A18Reversing lamps(Backup lamps)7.5 A19Accessory sock- et15 A20Electric windowcontrol30 A *121Rear window
demister30 A *122Heated door
mirror7.5 A23Passenger’spower seat25 (20) A24Driver’s power seat25 (20) A25Heated seat30 A*1: Fusible link
l Some fuses may not be installed on your
vehicle, depending on the vehicle model
or specifications.
l The table above shows the main equip-
ment corresponding to each fuse.
Engine compartment fuse loca- tion tableEngine compartment fuse locationBehind of the fuse block cover
No.Sym- bolElectrical sys- temCa-
paci- ties1Front fog lamps15 A2Engine7.5 A3Automatic trans- mission20 A4Horn10 A5Alternator7.5 A6Headlamp wash- er20 A7Air conditioning10 A
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ETV/Oil coolerfan
(Twin Clutch SST)
15 A
9Security horn20 A10Wiper de-icer15 A11———12Electric tailgate30 A13Daytime running lamps10 A*1: Fusible link
Fuses
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