
Foreword
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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
regulations 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 amendment 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
owner’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
appear.
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
E09300104149 Fuel Capacity
Petrol-powered vehicles 2WD models
58 litres
*1
63 litres *2
4WD models 60 litres
Diesel-powered vehicles  60 litres Fuel requirements
Petrol-powered vehicles
Unleaded 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 oil
Refer to the “Maintenance” section for the selection of engine oil. Tyre inflation pressure
Refer to the “Maintenance” section for the tyre inflation pressure.
*1 : For vehicles with vehicle identification numbers that begin with “4”
*2 : For vehicles with vehicle identification numbers that begin with “J” CAUTION
l Diesel-powered vehicles are designed to use only diesel fuel that meets the EN 590 standard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel can adversely affect the engine. NOTE
l
For the location of the vehicle identification number, refer to “Vehicle identification number” on page 11-02. © 2015 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
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Fuel selectionE00200103076
Recom-
mended
fuel
Petrol-powered vehicles Unleaded  petrol  octanenumber (EN228) 1600  models,  1800  mod-
els 95 RON or higher
2000 models 90 RON or higher
Diesel-powered vehicles Cetane number (EN590)51 or higherCAUTIONl For  petrol-powered  vehicles,  the  use  of  lea-
ded  fuel  can  result  in  serious  damage  to  the engine  and  catalytic  converter.  Do  not  use leaded fuel.
l Diesel-powered  vehicles  are  designed  to  use
only diesel fuel that meets the  EN590 stand-
ard.
Use of any other type of diesel fuel (bio die-
sel, methylester, etc.) would adversely affect the engine’s performance and durability.NOTEl Petrol-powered vehicles have the knock con-
trol system so that you can use unleaded pet-
rol  90  RON  as  an  emergent  measure  in  case unleaded  petrol  95  RON  or  higher  is  notavailable on journey, etc.
In  such  a  case,  you  don’t  need  to  adjust  the
engine  specially.  In  case  of  using  unleaded petrol  90  RON,  the  engine  performance  lev-
el is reduced.
l For  diesel  fuel,  due  to  the  separation  of  par-
affin,  the  fluidity  of  the  fuel  decreases  con- siderably as the temperature falls.
Because  of  this  fact  there  are  two  kinds  of
fuel: “summer” and “winter”.
This must be considered in winter use.
Select  either  of  the  two  kinds  of  fuel  in  ac- cordance with ambient temperature. Above -5 °C: “Summer” diesel
Below -5 °C: “Winter” diesel
When  travelling  abroad,  find  out  in  advance
about  the  fuels  served  in  local  service  sta- tions.NOTEl Repeatedly  driving  short  distances  at  low
speeds can cause deposits to form in the fuel system  and  engine,  resulting  in  poor  starting
and  poor  acceleration.  If  these  problems  oc-
cur, you are advised to add a detergent addi- tive  to  the  gasoline  when  you  refuel  the  ve- hicle. The additive will remove the deposits,thereby  returning  the  engine  to  a  normal
condition.  Be  sure  to  use  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS   GENUINE  FUEL  SYSTEM
CLEANER.  Using  an  unsuitable  additive
could  make  the  engine  malfunction.  For  de- tails,  please  contact  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
l Poor  quality  petrol  can  cause  problems  such
as  difficult  starting,  stalling,  engine  noise
and hesitation. If you experience these prob- lems,  try  another  brand  and/or  grade  of  pet-
rol.
If  the  check  engine  warning  lamp  flashes,
have the system checked as soon as possible at  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized
Service Point.E10 type petrol
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The  petrol  engines  are  compatible  with  E10
type  petrol  (containing  10  %  ethanol)  con- forming to European standards EN 228.
Fuel selection
2-02OGAE15E5General information2    

Open  the  fuel  tank  filler  tube  by  slowly
turning the cap anticlockwise.
1- Remove
2- Close
CAUTIONl For  diesel-powered  1600  models,  the  fuel
cap does not turn more than 90 degrees.
Turning forcibly could damage the fuel cap.
l Since the fuel system may be under pressure,
remove  the  fuel  cap  slowly.  This  relieves
any  pressure  or  vacuum  that  might  have built up in the fuel tank. If you hear a hissingsound from the cap, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray
out, injuring you or others.
4. While filling with fuel, hang the fuel cap
cord on the hook located on the inside of
the fuel tank filler door.
5. Insert the gun in the tank port as far as it
goes.
CAUTIONl Do not tilt the gun.6.
When  the  gun  stops  automatically,  do
not fill with fuel any more.
7. Close the fuel cap. [Except  for  diesel-powered  vehicles
1600 models]
To  close,  turn  the  fuel  cap  slowly  clock-
wise until you hear clicking sounds, then
gently  push  the  fuel  tank  filler  door closed.
[For diesel-powered 1600 models]
Fit the fuel cap with the cap handle side-
ways and turn it clockwise.Installation of accessories
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We  recommend  you  to  consult  aMITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Authorized  Service
Point.
l The  installation  of  accessories,  optional
parts,  etc.,  should  only  be  carried  out
within  the  limits  prescribed  by  law  in your country, and in accordance with the
guidelines  and  warnings  contained  with-
in  the  documents  accompanying  this  ve- hicle.
l Installing  electric  components  incorrect-
ly  could  lead  to  a  fire.  Please  refer  to Modification/alteration  to  the  electrical
or  fuel  systems  section  within  this  own- er’s manual.
Installation of accessories
2-04OGAE15E5General information2Except for diesel-powered vehicles 1600 models Diesel-powered vehicles 1600 models     

Safety and disposalinformation 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.
Protect the environment
It  is  illegal  to  pollute  drains,  water  courses
and  soil.  Use  authorized  waste  collection  fa-cilities,  including  civic  amenity  sites  and  ga- rages  providing  facilities  for  disposal  of  used
oil  and  used  oil  filters.  If  in  doubt,  contact your local authority for advice on disposal.
Disposal information for
used batteries E00201300032Your  vehicle  contains  batter-
ies and/or accumulators.
Do  not  mix  with  general household waste.
For  proper  treatment,  recov-
ery and recycling of used bat-
teries, please take them to ap- plicable  collection  points,  in accordance  with  your  nation-
al  legislation  and  the  Direc- tives 2006/66/EC.
By  disposing  of  these  batter- ies correctly, you will help to
save  valuable  resources  and
prevent  any  potential  nega-
tive  effects  on  human  health and  the  environment  which could  otherwise  arise  frominappropriate waste handling.Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
system* E00201500021This  paragraph  summarizes  the  major  itemsof  the  Auto  Stop  &  Go  (AS&G)  system
such  as  the  characteristics,  operating  proce- dures, etc. For details, refer to  “Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system” on page 6-19.
 
The  Auto  Stop  &  Go  (AS&G)  system  re- duces  the  emission  of  exhaust  gases  and  in- creases fuel efficiency.
The  Auto  Stop  &  Go  (AS&G)  system  auto- matically  stops  and  restarts  the  engine  with-
out  the  use  of  the  ignition  switch  or  the  en- gine switch when the vehicle is stopped, such
as at traffic lights or in a traffic jam.
Activation
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The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is auto- matically  activated  when  the  ignition  switch is  turned  to  the  “ON”  position  or  the  opera-
tion mode is put in ON.
Safety and disposal information for used engine oil
2-06OGAE15E5General information2   

Circumstances when the enginewill restart by itself
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l The interior temperature rises and the air
conditioning  starts  operating  in  order  to lower the temperature.
l Electric power consumption is high.
l The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly.
l Vehicle  speed  is  3  km/h  (2  mph) 
or
higher when coasting on a slope.
l Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position.
l When the air conditioning is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.
l When  the  preset  temperature  of  the  air
conditioning is changed significantly.
l When  the  air  conditioning  is  operated  in
AUTO mode where the temperature con-
trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.
cool position (for vehicles with automat- ic air conditioning).
Other  than  the  conditions  mentioned  above, the  engine  may  restart  automatically.  For  de-
tails,  refer  to  “Auto  Stop  &  Go  (AS&G)  sys- tem” on page 6-19.
Circumstances when the engine
will not stop
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l Ambient  temperature  is  lower  than  ap-
proximately 3 °C.
l After  the  engine  restarts  automatically
and  the  vehicle  stops  again  within  10
seconds.
l After  the  engine  restarts  automatically
and the vehicle remains stationary.
l Mode selection dial is set to the demister
position (see illustration below).
l When  the  air  conditioning  is  operated  in
AUTO mode where the temperature con-
trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.
cool position (for vehicles with automat- ic air conditioning).
Other  than  the  conditions  mentioned  above, the  engine  may  not  stop  automatically.  For details,  refer  to  “Auto  Stop  &  Go  (AS&G)
system” on page 6-19.
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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NOTElThe  engine  is  designed  so  that  it  will  not
start  if  the  ID  code  registered  in  the  immo- bilizer  computer  and  the  key’s  ID  code  do
not match. Refer to the “Electronic immobil-
izer” section for details and key usage.
l [For  vehicles  equipped  with  the  security
alarm system]
Pay  attention  to  the  following  if  the  security alarm is set to “Active”.
Refer  to  “Security  alarm  system”  on  page
3-32.
• If  the  security  alarm  is  in  the  system
armed  mode,  the  alarm  will  sound  if  the doors  are  opened  after  being  unlocked
with  the  key,  the  inside  lock  knob  or  the
central door lock switch.
• Even  if  the  security  alarm  is  set  to  “Ac-
tive”,  the  system  preparation  mode  is  not
entered  if  the  keyless  entry  system  or  the keyless operation function was not used to
lock the vehicle.Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system) E00300203078
[For  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless  opera-tion system]
For  information  on  operations  for  vehicles equipped  with  the  keyless  operation  system,
refer  to  “Keyless  operation  system:  Electron- ic  immobilizer  (Anti-theft  starting  system)”
on page 3-13.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless oper-
ation system]
The  electronic  immobilizer  is  designed  to significantly  reduce  the  possibility  of  vehicle
theft.  The  purpose  of  the  system  is  to  immo-
bilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attemp-
ted.  A  valid  start  attempt  can  only  be  ach- ieved  by  using  a  key  “registered”  to  the  im-mobilizer system.NOTEl In  the  following  cases,  the  vehicle  may  not
be  able  to  receive  the  registered  ID  code from  the  registered  key  and  the  engine  may
not start.
• When the key contacts a key ring or other
metallic or magnetic object.
• When  the  key  grip  contacts  metal  of  an-
other key.
NOTE
• When the key contacts or is close to other
immobilizing keys (including keys of oth-er vehicles).
In  cases  like  these,  remove  the  object  or additional key from the vehicle key. Then
try  again  to  start  the  engine.  If  the  engine
does not start, we recommend you to con-
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
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NOTEtact  your MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Au-
thorized Service Point.
l If  you  lose  one  of  them,  contact  a
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Authorized  Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible. To obtain a re-
placement or extra spare key, take your vehi-
cle  and  all  remaining  keys  to  your MITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Authorized  Serv-
ice  Point.  All  the  keys  have  to  be  re-regis- tered  in  the  immobilizer  computer  unit.  The
immobilizer  can  register  up  to  8  different
keys.CAUTIONl Do not modify or add parts to the immobiliz-
er  system.  Doing  so  could  cause  the  immo- bilizer to malfunction.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 doors and  tailgate  are  unlocked  when  the  frontroom lamp switch is in the “DOOR” positionor  the  rear  room  lamp  switch  (except  for  ve-
hicles  equipped  with  the  sunshade)  is  in  the
middle  (•)  position,  the  room  lamp  will  illu- minate  for  approximately  15  seconds  and  theturn-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  “Instru-
ments  and  controls:  Welcome  light”  on  page
5-52.
NOTEl The  remote  control  switch  does  not  operate
in the following conditions:
• The key is left in the ignition switch.
• A door or the tailgate is open or ajar. (On-
ly the unlock function operates.)
Keyless entry system*
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NOTElThe  keyless  operation  key  uses  an  ultra-
weak electromagnetic wave. In the following
cases,  the  keyless  operation  system  may  not
operate properly or may be unstable.
• When  there  is  equipment  nearby  that
emits strong radio waves, such as: a pow-
er station, a radio/TV broadcasting station or an airport.
• The  keyless  operation  system  is  carried
together  with  a  communications  device such  as  a  cellular  phone  or  radio  set,  or
with  an  electronic  device  such  as  a  per- sonal computer.
• The  keyless  operation  key  is  touching  or
covered by a metal object.
• A  keyless  entry  system  is  being  used
nearby.
• When the keyless operation key battery is
worn out.
• When  the  keyless  operation  key  is  placed
in  an  area  with  strong  radio  waves  or noise.
In such cases, use the emergency key.
Refer  to  “To  operate  without  using  the
keyless  operation  function”  on  page 3-21.NOTEl Because  the  keyless  operation  key  receives
signals  in  order  to  communicate  with  the transmitters  in  the  vehicle,  the  battery  con-tinually  wears  down  regardless  of  keylessoperation  key  use.  The  battery  life  is  1  to  3
years, depending on usage conditions. When the  battery  wears  out,  please  consult  aMITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Authorized  Serv-
ice Point.
If  you  replace  the  battery  yourself,  refer  to “Procedure  for  replacing  the  remote  control
switch battery” on page 3-24.
l Because the keyless operation key continual-
ly  receives  signals,  strong  radio  wave  recep-
tion  could  affect  battery  wear.  Do  not  leave the  key  near  a  TV,  personal  computer,  or
other electronic device.Operating range of the keyless
operation system
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If you are carrying the keyless operation key, enter the operating range of the keyless oper-
ation  system,  and  press  the  driver’s  or  front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, the tail-
gate  LOCK  switch  or  the  tailgate  OPEN switch, the ID code for your key is verified.
You  can  only  lock  and  unlock  the  doors  and
tailgate, start the engine and change the oper-ation  mode  if  the  ID  codes  of  your  keyless operation key and the vehicle match.NOTEl If  the  keyless  operation  key  battery  is  wear-
ing  out  or  there  are  strong  electromagnetic
waves  or  noise  present,  the  operating  range
may  become  smaller  and  operation  may  be-
come unstable.
Keyless operation system*
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