2014 MITSUBISHI ASX oil service

ForewordE09200105666
Thank you for selecting an ASX as your new vehicle.

This owner’s manual will add to your understanding and full enjoyment of
the many fine features of this vehicle.
It contains information prepared to acquaint you with the proper way to oper-
ate and maintain your vehicle for the utmost in driving pleasure.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Europe B.V. reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or to make additions to or improvements in
this product without obligation to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
It is an absolute requirement for the driver to strictly observe all laws and reg-
ulations concerning vehicles.

This owner’s manual has been written in compliance with such laws and reg-
ulations, but some of the contents may become contradictory with later amend-
ment of the laws and regulations.

Please leave this owner’s manual in this vehicle at time of resale. The next
owner will appreciate having access to the information contained in this own-
er’s manual.

Repairs to your vehicle:
Vehicles in the warranty period:
All warranty repairs must be carried out by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.

Vehicles outside the warranty period:
Where the vehicle is repaired is at the discretion of the owner.Throughout this owner’s manual the words WARNING and CAUTION ap-
pear.
These serve as reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could result in personal injury or damage to your vehicle.WARNING
indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if in-
structions are not followed.
CAUTION
means hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor personal in-
jury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE:gives helpful information.*:indicates optional equipment.
It may differ according to the sales classification; refer
to the sales catalogue.
Abbreviations used in this owner’s manual:
LHD: Left-Hand Drive
RHD: Right-Hand Drive
M/T: Manual Transmission
A/T: Automatic Transmission
CVT: Continuously Variable Transmission
The symbol used on the vehicles:
: See owner’s manual
Information for station service
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Fuel
Fuel tank capacity2WD models
58 litres (For vehicles with vehicle identification numbers that be-gin with “4”)
63 litres (For vehicles with vehicle identification numbers that be- gin with “J”)4WD models60 litres
Fuel requirements
Petrol-powered vehiclesUnleaded petrol octane number (EN228)1600 models, 1800 models
95 RON or higher
2000 models
90 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles Cetane number (EN590)51 or higher
Refer to the “General information” section for the fuel selection.Engine oilRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil.Tyre inflation pressureRefer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.CAUTIONl Your vehicle is designed to use only diesel fuel that meets the EN590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel can adversely affect the engine.NOTEl For the location of the vehicle identification number, refer to “Vehicle identification number” on page 11-02.
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Even when such parts are officially author-
ized, for example by a “general operators permit” (an appraisal for the part) or throughthe execution of the part in an officially ap-
proved manner of construction, or when a single operation permit following the attach-
ment or installation of such parts, it cannot be deduced from that alone, that the drivingsafety of your vehicle has not been affected.
Consider also that there basically exists no li-
ability on the part of the appraiser or the offi-
cial. Maximum safety can only be ensured
with parts recommended, sold and fitted or
installed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point ( MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine replacement parts and
MITSUBISHI MOTORS accessories). The
same also pertains to modifications of
MITSUBISHI vehicles with respect to the
production specifications. For safety reasons, do not attempt any modifications other than those that follow the recommendations of a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION
has always manufactured safe, high quality vehicles. In order to maintain this safety and
quality, it is important that any accessory that is to be fitted, or any modifications carried
out which involve the electrical or fuel sys- tems, should be carried out in accordancewith MITSUBISHI guidelines.CAUTIONl If the wires interfere with the vehicle body
or improper installation methods are used(protective fuses not included, etc.), elec-
tronic devices may be adversely affected, re-
sulting in a fire or other accident.Genuine parts
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS has gone to great
lengths to bring you a superbly crafted auto-
mobile offering the highest quality and de- pendability.
Use MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Parts,
designed and manufactured to maintain your MITSUBISHI MOTORS automobile at top
performance. MITSUBISHI MOTORS Gen-
uine Parts are identified by this mark and are
available at all MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Points.Safety and disposal
information for used engine
oil E00200600155WARNINGlProlonged and repeated contact may
cause serious skin disorders, including
dermatitis and cancer.
l Avoid contact with the skin as far as pos-
sible and wash thoroughly after any con- tact.
l Keep used engine oils out of reach of chil-
dren.
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems
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Screen type 1Screen type 2CauseSolution (Reference)lThere is a fault in the engine
oil circulation system.l Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place. We recom- mend you to have it checked.
Refer to “Oil pressure warn-
ing display” on page 5-47.l There is a fault in the charg-
ing system.l Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place. We recom-mend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Refer to “Charge warning dis-
play” on page 5-46.l There is a fault in the SRS
airbag or the pretensioner sys-tem.l We recommend you to have it
checked, immediately.
Refer to “Supplemental re-
straint System (SRS) warning
lamp” on page 4-36.l There is an automatic head-
lamp levelling fault.l We recommend you to have it
checked.
Refer to “Automatic head-
lamp levelling” on page 5-53.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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Screen type 1Screen type 2CauseSolution (Reference)lThe electronically controlled
4WD system is hot.Refer to “Electronically controlled
4WD system” on page 6-37.l The fuel is running low.lRefuel as soon as possible.
Refer to “Fuel remaining
warning display” on page 5-16.l An excessive amount of par-
ticulate matter (PM) accumu- lates inside the diesel particu-
late filter (DPF).Refer to “Diesel particulate filter
(DPF)” on page 6-16.l It is suspected that the engine
oil level has increased exces- sively.Immediately have your vehicle
checked by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Refer to “Engine oil level warning
display” on page 5-47.l More than specified limit wa-
ter has accumulated in the fuel filter.l We recommend you to have it
checked.
Refer to “Fuel filter indicator display” on page 5-45 .
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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lInspection of the vehicle’s underside re-
veals that oil or some other fluid is leak- ing.
If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to tow the vehicle.
Please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service for assistance.

Only when you cannot receive a towing serv-
ice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accord-
ance with the instructions given in “Emer- gency towing” in this part.
The regulations concerning towing may dif-
fer from country to country. It is recommen-
ded that you obey the regulations of the area where you are driving your vehicle. Towing the vehicle by a tow
truckCAUTIONl This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-age the bumper and front end.
l Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as illustrated.
This could result in the driving system dam- age.
l Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type C) as illustrated. This could result in drivingsystem damage or the vehicle may jump at
the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.
l On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi- cle with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
l 4WD vehicles cannot be towed with only the
front or rear tyres on the ground even if they
are in “2WD” drive mode.
Towing
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with CVT, with this style.
Do not tow 4WD vehicles with this style.

Service precautions........................................................................... 10-02
Catalytic converter............................................................................ 10-02
Bonnet............................................................................................... 10-03
Engine oil.......................................................................................... 10-04 Engine coolant...................................................................................10-06
Washer fluid...................................................................................... 10-07
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid*.................................................................. 10-08
Battery............................................................................................... 10-08 Tyres..................................................................................................10-12Wiper blade rubber replacement....................................................... 10-16
General maintenance......................................................................... 10-18
For cold and snowy weather............................................................. 10-18
Fusible links...................................................................................... 10-19
Fuses..................................................................................................10-19
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................................................... 10-25Maintenance
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Diesel-powered vehicles
MAX.MIN.
The engine oil used has a significant effecton the engine’s performance, service life and
startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom- mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal operation. Therefore, it is im-portant to check the oil level at regular inter-
valk thes or before starting a long trip. 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil lev- el, which should always be within therange indicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified
limit, remove the cap located on the cyl- inder head cover and add enough oil to
raise the level to within the specified
range. Do not overfill to avoid engine damage. Be sure to use the specified en-
gine oil and do not mix various types of
oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4
to 6.CAUTIONl In diesel-powered vehicles, when burning
away and removing soot accumulated in the
DPF, fuel can mix with the engine oil and an increase in the engine oil level may occur. This does not indicate an abnormality.
However, if the engine oil level is at or over the “X” mark (B) on the engine oil dipstick
(A), change the engine oil.NOTEl The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re-
quiring earlier oil replacement.
Please refer to the maintenance schedule.
l For information on how to dispose of used
engine oil, refer to page 2-05.
Recommended engine oil vis-
cosity
Petrol-powered vehicles
l Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos- pheric temperature.
SAE 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and 5W-40 engine oils can only be used if they meet
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and API
SM (or higher) specifications.
Engine oil
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lUse engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • API classification: “For service SM”
or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/B3 , A3/B4 or
A5/B5”NOTEl Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.
Diesel-powered vehicles
l Select engine oil of the proper SAE vis-
cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.
l Use engine oil conforming to the follow-
ing classification: • ACEA classification: “For service C1, C2, C3 or C4”
• JASO classification: “For service DL-1”

If those classifications are not available,
contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.NOTEl Use of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical as-
sembly.Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is lo-cated in the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when measured while the engine is cold.
To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system andnormally the loss of coolant should be very
slight. A noticeable drop in the coolant level
could indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked as
soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on the reserve tank, open the lid and
add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radiator cap (B) and add coolant until the level reaches the filler neck.
Engine coolant
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