![MITSUBISHI ASX 2015  Owners Manual (in English) When  you  want  to  keep  the
lamps on:
1. In  the  following  cases,  turn  the  lamp
switch to the “OFF” position.
[Except  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless
operation system]
The ignition swit MITSUBISHI ASX 2015  Owners Manual (in English) When  you  want  to  keep  the
lamps on:
1. In  the  following  cases,  turn  the  lamp
switch to the “OFF” position.
[Except  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless
operation system]
The ignition swit](/manual-img/19/34864/w960_34864-154.png)
When  you  want  to  keep  the
lamps on:
1. In  the  following  cases,  turn  the  lamp
switch to the “OFF” position.
[Except  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[For  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless  op- eration system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
2. Turn on the lamps with the switch in the
“
”  or  “”  position  again,  then  the
lamps will remain on.
NOTEl When  the  engine  was  started  using  the  key,
if  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  and  the  key  is
removed, the lamp monitor buzzer sounds at a high pitch intermittently.
The  buzzer  stops  when  the  driver’s  door  is closed. (The warning is also displayed on the
multi-information display.)
The buzzer stops in the following manner.
• Turn  the  lamp  switch  to  the  “OFF”  posi-
tion.
• Close the driver’s door.
l When  the  engine  was  started  using  the  key-
less operation function, if the driver’s door is
opened  and  the  operation  mode  is  put  in OFF,  the  lamp  monitor  buzzer  sounds  at  a high pitch intermittently.NOTEThe  buzzer  stops  when  the  driver’s  door  isclosed. (The warning is also displayed on the
multi-information display.)
The buzzer stops in the following manner.
• Turn  the  lamp  switch  to  the  “OFF”  posi-
tion.
• Close the driver’s door.Lamp monitor buzzer
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[When the engine was started using the key]
If the driver’s door is opened when the key is
in  the  “LOCK”  or  “ACC”  position  or  re-
moved  from  the  ignition  switch  while  the
lamps  are  on,  a  buzzer  will  sound  to  remind the driver to turn off the lamps.
 
[When  the  engine  was  started  using  the  key-
less operation function]
If the driver’s door is opened when the opera- tion  mode  is  in  ACC  or  OFF  with  the  lamps
illuminated,  a  buzzer  will  sound  to  remind the driver to turn off the lamps.
 
In  both  cases,  the  buzzer  will  automatically
stop  if  the  auto-cutoff  function  is  activated, the  lamp  switch  is  turned  off,  or  the  door  is
closed.
Daytime running lamp*
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The  daytime  running  lamps  come  on  when
the  engine  is  running  and  the  lamp  switch  is in  the  “OFF”  or  “AUTO”  position  and  the
tail lamps are off.
NOTEl If  the  lamp  switch  is  in  the  “”  or
“
”position,  or  if  the  tail  lamps  are  on
when the lamp switch is in the “AUTO” po-
sition,  the  daytime  running  lamps  come  on as position lamps. (type 2 only).
1 - Daytime running lamp (type 1)
2 - Daytime running lamp (type 2)
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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NOTElThe  rear  window  wiper  will  automatically
perform  several  continuous  operations  if  thegearshift  lever  or  the  selector  lever  is  put  in
the  “R”  position  while  the  windscreen  wip-
ers  or  the  rear  window  wiper  is  operating. (automatic operation mode).
After  the  automatic  operation,  the  rear  win-
dow  wiper  will  stop  operating  if  the  knob  is in  the  “OFF”  position.  If  the  knob  is  in  the “INT”  position,  the  rear  window  wiper  will
return to the intermittent operation.
It is possible to set the rear window wiper to perform  the  automatic  operation  only  if  thegearshift  lever  or  the  selector  lever  is  put  in
the “R” position while the rear window wip-
er  is  operating  with  the  knob  in  the  “INT” position.
For  further  information,  we  recommend  you to  consult  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Au-
thorized Service Point.
l If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the
knob  to  the  “INT”  position  twice  quickly  to operate the rear window wiper continuously.
(continuous operation mode)
Turn  the  knob  to  the  “OFF”  position  to  stop the rear window wiper continuous operation.
l The interval for intermittent operation can be
adjusted.
For  further  information,  we  recommend  you
to  consult  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Au-
thorized Service Point.Headlamp washer switch*
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The  headlamp  washer  can  be  operated  with
the  ignition  switch  or  the  operation  mode  in ON  or  ACC  and  the  lamp  switch  at  the  “
”
position.
 
Push  the  button  once  and  the  washer  fluid will be sprayed on to the headlamps.
NOTEl If  the  ignition  switch  or  the  operation  mode
is  in  ON  or  ACC  and  the  headlamps  are  on,the  headlamp  washer  operates  together  with the  windscreen  washer  the  first  time  thewindscreen washer lever is pulled.Precautions to observe when
using wipers and washers
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l If  the  moving  wipers  become  blocked
partway  through  a  sweep  by  ice  or  other deposits  on  the  glass,  the  wipers  maytemporarily stop operating to prevent the
motor  from  overheating.  In  this  case,
park  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place,  turn  the ignition  switch  to  the  “OFF”  position  or
put the operation mode in OFF, and then
remove the ice or other deposits.
The  wipers  will  start  operating  again  af- ter  the  wiper  motor  cools  down,  so
check  that  the  wipers  operate  before  us-
ing them.
l Do  not  use  the  wipers  when  the  glass  is
dry.
They  may  scratch  the  glass  surface  and the blades wear out prematurely.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check  that  the  wiper  blades  are  not  fro-zen  onto  the  glass.  The  motor  may  burn
out if the wipers are used with the blades
frozen onto the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more  than  20  seconds.  Do  not  operate the  washer  when  the  fluid  reservoir  isempty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.Wiper and washer switch
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Economical driving............................................................................. 6-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs.................................................................. 6-03
Safe driving techniques....................................................................... 6-03
Running-in recommendations............................................................. 6-04 Parking brake...................................................................................... 6-06
Parking................................................................................................ 6-07
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment....................................... 6-08
Inside rear-view mirror....................................................................... 6-08 Outside rear-view mirrors................................................................... 6-10
Ignition switch.....................................................................................6-12 Steering wheel lock............................................................................. 6-13
Starting................................................................................................ 6-14 Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*........................................................... 6-17Turbocharger operation*..................................................................... 6-18Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*..................................................... 6-19
Manual transmission*......................................................................... 6-23 Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 6A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control
System II)*......................................................................................6-26
Automatic transmission INVECS-III Sports Mode 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control
System III)*.................................................................................... 6-32
Electronically controlled 4WD system*............................................. 6-39 4-wheel drive operation...................................................................... 6-41
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation............. 6-43
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................. 6-43
Braking................................................................................................ 6-44
Hill start assist*................................................................................... 6-45
Brake assist system............................................................................. 6-47Emergency stop signal system............................................................ 6-48
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............................................................ 6-48
Electric power steering system (EPS)................................................. 6-50 Active stability control (ASC)*.......................................................... 6-51Cruise control*.................................................................................... 6-54
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*........................................ 6-59 Reversing sensor system*................................................................... 6-64
Rear-view camera*............................................................................. 6-68 Cargo loads......................................................................................... 6-71Trailer towing......................................................................................6-72Starting and driving 
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Economical drivingE00600101076
For  economical  driving,  there  are  some  tech- nical  requirements  that  have  to  be  met.  Theprerequisite  for  low  fuel  consumption  is  a
properly  adjusted  engine.  In  order  to  achieve longer  life  of  the  vehicle  and  the  most  eco- nomical  operation,  we  recommend  you  tohave  the  vehicle  checked  at  regular  intervals in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel  economy  and  generation  of  exhaust  gas
and  noise  are  highly  influenced  by  personal
driving habits as well as the particular operat- ing  conditions.  The  following  points  shouldbe  observed  in  order  to  minimize  wear  of
brakes,  tyres  and  engine  as  well  as  to  reduce
environmental pollution.
Starting the engine
Avoid  sudden  acceleration  and  sudden  starts,
as they will increase fuel consumption.
Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate speed and engine speed.  Always  use  the  highest  shift  position
possible.
Selecting the 4WD drive mode
(4WD vehicles)
The  drive  mode-selector  should  be  set  to
“2WD”  when  driving  on  normal  roads  and
express  ways  to  obtain  best  possible  fuel
economy.
City traffic
Frequent  starting  and  stopping  increases  the
average  fuel  consumption.  Use  roads  with smooth traffic flow whenever possible. When driving  on  congested  roads,  avoid  use  of  a
low shift position at high engine speeds.
Idling
The  vehicle  consumes  fuel  even  during
idling.  Avoid  extended  idling  whenever  pos- sible.
Speed
At  higher  vehicle  speed,  more  fuel  is  con- sumed.  Avoid  driving  at  full  speed.  Even  a
slight  release  of  the  accelerator  pedal  will save a significant amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check  the  tyre  inflation  pressures  at  regular
intervals.  Low  tyre  inflation  pressure  increa-ses  road  resistance  and  fuel  consumption.  In addition,  low  tyre  pressures  adversely  affect
tyre wear and driving stability.
Cargo loads
Do  not  drive  with  unnecessary  articles  in  the
luggage  compartment.  Especially  during  city
driving  where  frequent  starting  and  stopping is  necessary,  the  increased  weight  of  the  ve-
hicle will greatly affect fuel consumption. Al-
so avoid driving with unnecessary luggage or carriers, etc., on the roof; the increased air re- sistance will increase fuel consumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting  of  a  cold  engine  consumes  more fuel.
Unnecessary  fuel  consumption  is  also  caused by  keeping  a  hot  engine  running.  After  the
engine  is  started,  commence  driving  as  soon
as possible.
Air conditioning
The  use  of  the  air  conditioning  will  increase the fuel consumption.
Economical driving
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Parking brakeE00600502833
To  park  the  vehicle,  first  bring  it  to  a  com- plete stop, fully apply the parking brake leversufficiently to hold the vehicle.
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  ve-
hicle  moving  could  make  the  rear  wheels lock  up,  thereby  making  the  vehicle  unsta-
ble.  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.
Parking brake
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The  mirrors  automatically  retract  or  extendwhen  the  doors  are  locked  or  unlocked  using the remote control switches of the keyless en-
try system.
Refer  to  “Keyless  entry  system”  on  page 3-04.
[Vehicles  equipped  with  keyless  operation
system]
The  mirrors  automatically  retract  or  extend when  the  doors  are  locked  or  unlocked  using the remote control switches or the keyless op-eration  function  of  the  keyless  operation  sys-
tem.
Refer to “Keyless operation system: To oper- ate using the keyless operation function, Key-
less entry system” on pages 3-11 and 3-22.NOTEl Functions  can  be  modified  as  stated  below.
Consult  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Author-
ized Service Point.
• Automatically  extend  when  the  following
operation is performed.
[Except  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless operation system]
Turn  the  ignition  switch  to  the  “ON”  or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
Put the operation mode in ON or ACC.NOTE• Automatically  retract  when  the  driver’s
door  is  opened  after  turning  the  ignition switch  to  the  “LOCK”  position  or  putting the operation mode in OFF.
• Automatically  extend  when  the  vehicle
speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).
• Deactivate  the  automatic  extension  func-
tion.Heated mirror
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To  demist  or  defrost  the  outside  rear-view
mirrors,  press  the  rear  window  demister
switch.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the demister is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in
about 20 minutes.
Ignition switch
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[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:  Engine
switch” on page 3-13.
[Except  for  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless operation system]
LOCK
The  engine  is  stopped  and  the  steering  wheel
locked.  The  key  can  only  be  inserted  and  re- moved in this position.
ACC
The  engine  is  stopped,  but  the  audio  system
and other electric devices can be operated.
Ignition switch
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ON
The  engine  is  running,  and  all  the  vehicle’selectrical devices can be operated.
START
The  starter  motor  operates.  After  the  engine has  started,  release  the  key  and  it  will  auto-
matically return to the “ON” position.
NOTEl Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  an  electronic
immobilizer.
To  start  the  engine,  the  ID  code  transmitted
by  the  transponder  inside  the  key  must match the code registered in the immobilizer
computer.
Refer  to  “Electronic  immobilizer  (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-03.ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
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After  about  30  minutes  has  elapsed  with  the ignition  switch  in  the  “ACC”  position,  the
function  automatically  cuts  out  the  power  for
the  audio  system  and  other  electric  devices that can be operated with that position.
When  the  ignition  switch  is  turned  from  the
“ACC”  position,  the  power  is  supplied  again to those devices.
NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The  time  until  the  power  cuts  out  can  be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The  ACC  power  auto-cutout  function  can
be deactivated.
For details, we recommend you to consult
a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized
Service Point.To remove the key
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)
position (A/T or CVT).
2. Push  the  key  in  at  the  “ACC”  position
and keep it depressed until it is turned tothe “LOCK” position and remove it.
CAUTIONl Do  not  remove  the  ignition  key  from  the  ig-
nition  switch  while  driving.  The  steeringwheel  will  be  locked,  causing  loss  of  con-
trol.
l If  the  engine  is  stopped  while  driving,  the
brake servomechanism will cease to function and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,
the  power  steering  system  will  not  function
and  it  will  require  greater  manual  effort  to
operate the steering.
l Do  not  leave  the  key  in  the  “ON”  position
for  a  long  time  when  the  engine  is  not  run-
ning,  doing  so  will  cause  the  battery  to  be discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” position
while  the  engine  is  running.  Doing  so  could damage the starter motor.Steering wheel lock
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[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:  Steering
wheel lock” on page 3-17.
[Except  for  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless operation system]
Steering wheel lock
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2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press  and  hold  the  brake  pedal  down
firmly with your right foot.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
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. Turn  the  ignition  key  to  the  “ON”  posi-
tion.
The  diesel  preheat  indication  lamp  will first  illuminate,  and  then  after  a  short
time go out, indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTEl If  the  engine  is  cold,  the  diesel  preheat  indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.NOTEl When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi- cation lamp went out, return the ignition key
to  the  “LOCK”  position.  Then,  turn  the  key
to  the  “ON”  position  to  preheat  the  engine again.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start  the  engine  by  turning  the  ignition  key
right to the “START” position.
7. Turn  the  ignition  key  to  the  “START”
position without depressing the accelera- tor  pedal,  and  release  it  when  the  engine
starts.
NOTEl Minor  noises  may  be  heard  on  engine  start-
up.  These  will  disappear  as  the  engine
warms up.NOTEl For  diesel-powered  vehicles,  if  the  tempera-
ture  inside  the  engine  compartment  is  high,
the cooling fans (A) will continue to operate for some time even if the engine is stopped.
Therefore,  the  operation  sound  of  the  cool-
ing  fans  may  be  heard  even  after  the  engine is  stopped.  This  sound  is  normal  and  does
not indicate a malfunction.
After  operating  for  a  period  of  time,  the cooling fans will stop automatically.
*: Front of the vehicle
Fuel injection amount learning
process (diesel-powered 2200 models)
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To  keep  exhaust  emissions  and  engine  noise low,  the  engine  very  occasionally  performs  a
learning  process  for  the  fuel  injection
amount.
Starting
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