2015 MITSUBISHI ASX tailgate

The tailgate release lever (see illustration) ismounted on the tailgate.
You and your family should familiarize your-
selves with the location and operation of the tailgate release lever.
To open
1. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-
driver into the notch of the lid (A) and pry gently to open the lid.
2. Move the lever (B) to open the tailgate.
3. Push out on the tailgate to open it.
WARNINGl Always keep the lid (A) on the tailgate
closed when driving so that your luggage
cannot accidentally bump the lever (B)
and open the tailgate.Security alarm system*
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The security alarm system is for alerting thesurrounding area of suspicious behaviour to
prevent unlawful entry into the vehicle by op- erating an alarm if a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is opened when the vehicle has not
been unlocked using the keyless entry system or the keyless operation function.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the
following occur.
l Attempt an unlawful moving of the vehi-
cle. (the vehicle inclination detection function)
l Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the inte-
rior intrusion detection function)
l Disconnect the battery terminal.
The security alarm system is set to “active”.
When making changes to the settings, please
follow the procedure listed in the section ti- tled “Changing the security alarm settings”
on page 3-34.
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CAUTIONlDo not modify or add parts to the security
alarm system.
Doing so could cause the security alarm to malfunction.NOTEl The alarm system will not be activated if the
doors and the tailgate have been locked us-ing a key, the inside lock knob or the central
door lock switch (instead of the keyless en- try system or the keyless operation func-
tion).
l If the turn-signal lamps do not blink after the
locking and unlocking operation using the keyless entry system or the keyless operation
function, the security alarm system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
If the confirmation function (blinking of the turn-signal lamps by locking and unlocking
the doors and the tailgate) is deactivated, the
turn-signal lamps do not blink after the lock- ing and unlocking operation.
For information on the confirmation func- tion, refer to “Keyless entry system” on pa-
ges 3-04 , 3-22 and “To operate using the
keyless operation function” on page 3-11.
l The security alarm system could be activated
in the following situations.
• Using a car wash
• Taking the vehicle on a ferryNOTE•Parking in an automated car park
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle
• Leaving a window open
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuf-
fed toy or accessory in the vehicle
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibra-
tion by hail, thunder, etc.
According to the situations, deactivate the
vehicle inclination detection function and the interior intrusion detection function.
Refer to “To deactivate the vehicle inclina-
tion detection function and the interior intru-
sion detection function” on page 3-37.
l The sensitivity of the interior intrusion de-
tection function can be adjusted. For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.The security alarm has four
modes:
System preparation mode (ap- prox. 20 seconds)
(The buzzer sounds intermittently and the se-curity indicator (A) blinks.)
The system preparation time extends fromthe point at which all of the doors and the
tailgate are locked by pressing the LOCK
switch on the remote control switch or the
keyless operation function to the point at which the system armed mode goes into ef- fect.
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During this time, it is possible to temporarilyopen a door or the tailgate without using thekeyless entry system or the keyless operation
function and without causing the alarm to sound (for example, when you forget some-
thing inside the vehicle or realize that a win- dow is open).
System armed mode
(The security indicator continues to blink with the indicator’s reduced lit-up durationtime.)
Once the system preparation mode has ended,
the system armed mode starts.
If an unlawful opening of any of the doors,
tailgate or bonnet is detected during the sys- tem armed mode, the alarm will be activated
to warn people around the vehicle of an ab-
normal condition.
Also, if unlawful moving of the vehicle is at-
tempted or a vehicle intrusion is detected, the alarm will be activated.
Alarm activation
The turn-signal lamps blink and the siren
sounds for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to “Alarm activation” on page 3-38.
NOTEl The alarm will resume if unlawful actions
are taken again, even if the alarm has stop-
ped.
System cancellation
It is possible to cancel the system activation
during the system preparation mode or the system armed mode.
In addition, it is possible to cancel the alarm
once it has been activated.
Refer to “Cancelling the system” on page 3-37, “Cancelling the alarm” on page 3-39.
NOTEl When lending the vehicle to another person
or allowing the vehicle to be driven bysomeone who is unfamiliar with the securityalarm system, be sure to give the person a
proper explanation of the security alarm sys- tem.
If a person who is unfamiliar with the securi-
ty alarm system accidentally unlocked the vehicle, causing the alarm to sound, the
alarm would be a nuisance to people nearby.Changing the security alarm
settings
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It is possible to set the security alarm to the “active” mode or “inactive” mode.
Follow the procedure below. 1. Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system, remove the
key from the ignition switch. For vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation
system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Place the lamp switch in the “OFF” posi- tion, and leave the driver’s door open.
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NOTElIf anything with regard to making changes to
the security alarm system settings is hard to understand, please consult yourMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
l Avoid leaving valuable items inside the ve-
hicle even when the security alarm system
has been set to the “active” mode.Setting the system
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Follow the procedure below to set the system
to the system armed mode. 1. Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system, remove the key from the ignition switch. For vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation
system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Exit the vehicle and close all of the
doors, tailgate and bonnet.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the re-
mote control switch of the keyless entry
system or the keyless operation system, the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (B), or the tailgate LOCK switch (C) in order to lock all the doors and the tailgate.
Except for vehicles with the keyless operation systemVehicles with the keyless operation systemDriver’s and front passenger’s door look/unlock switches*Tailgate LOCK switch*
By locking the vehicle using the keyless
entry system or the keyless operation
function, the system preparation mode is activated.
The buzzer makes an intermittent beep-
ing sound and the security indicator (D) in the audio panel blinks for confirma-
tion.
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NOTElThe system preparation mode is not activa-
ted when the doors and the tailgate havebeen locked using a method other than the
keyless entry system or the keyless operation
function (namely a key, the inside lock knob or the central door lock switch).
l If the bonnet is open, the security indicator
illuminates, and the system does not enter the system preparation mode.
When the bonnet is closed, the system enters the system preparation mode, and after ap- proximately 20 seconds the system enters
the system armed mode.
4. After approximately 20 seconds, the
buzzer stops, and when the blinking of the security indicator starts to slow
down, the system armed mode goes into effect.
The security indicator continues to blink
during the system armed mode.
NOTEl The security alarm system can be activated
when people are riding inside the vehicle or when the windows are open. To prevent ac-cidental activation of the alarm, do not set
the system to the system armed mode while people are riding in the vehicle.NOTEl Avoid leaving valuable items inside the ve-
hicle even when the security alarm system
has been set to the “active” mode.To deactivate the vehicle incli-
nation detection function and the interior intrusion detectionfunction
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The vehicle inclination detection function and the interior intrusion detection function
can be deactivated when parking in automa-
ted car parks, when leaving pets in the vehi- cle or when leaving the vehicle with the win-
dows slightly open. 1. Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system, remove the
key from the ignition switch. For vehi- cles equipped with the keyless operation
system, put the operation mode in OFF.
2. Raise and hold the wiper and washer
switch to the “MIST” position for ap- proximately 3 seconds. The buzzer will
sound once and the function will be de- activated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold
the wiper and washer switch to the “MIST” position for approximately 3 seconds.
The buzzer will sound twice and the function
will be activated.NOTEl The function will be activated again if the
following operation is performed.
• If the doors and the tailgate are unlocked
using the keyless entry system or the key-
less operation function.
• If the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position (except for vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation system).
• If the operation mode is put in ON or
ACC (vehicles with the keyless operation system).Cancelling the system
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The following methods can be used to cancel
the system when it is in the system prepara- tion mode or the system armed mode.
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lPressing the UNLOCK switch on the re-
mote control switch.
l Turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position (except for vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system).
l Putting the operation mode in ON (vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation
system).
l Opening any one of the doors or the tail-
gate, or inserting the key into the igni- tion switch (except for vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system) when
the system is in the system preparation
mode.
l Holding the keyless operation key and
pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgateOPEN switch to unlock the doors and
the tailgate (vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system).NOTEl If the bonnet is opened during the system
preparation mode, the system preparationcondition is suspended.
The system returns to the system preparation mode when the bonnet is closed.
l If the battery terminals are disconnected
while the system is in the system preparation mode, the memory will be erased.NOTEl It is possible to register up to 8 remote con-
trol switches for the keyless entry system
and 4 remote control switches for the key-
less operation system.
As long as they are registered, any of the re- mote control switches, other than the one
used to activate the system, can be used to cancel the system.
If you want to register additional remote control switches, please contact aMITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
l The activation distance for the keyless entry
system is approximately 4 m.
If it is not possible to lock or unlock the ve-
hicle by pressing the switch at the correct distance or the security alarm system cannot
be set or cancelled using the switch, the bat-
tery may need to be replaced.
For further information, please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
If you replace the battery yourself, refer to “Procedure for replacing the remote control
switch battery” on pages 3-06, 3-24.
l If the UNLOCK switch on the remote con-
trol switch, or the driver’s or front passen-ger’s door lock/unlock switch is pressed and no door or the tailgate is opened within 30 seconds, the doors and the tailgate will auto-
matically relock. In this case as well, the system preparation mode will go into effect.NOTEl The time between pressing the UNLOCK
switch on the remote control switch, or thedriver’s or front passenger’s door lock/ unlock switch and automatic locking can be
adjusted. Please consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Alarm activation
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When the system is in the system armed
mode, the alarm will be activated as follows
if the vehicle is unlocked or if any of the doors, tailgate or bonnet is opened using a
method other than the keyless entry system or the keyless operation function. 1. The alarm will be activated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds. The turn-signal lamps will blink, and the siren will
sound intermittently.
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2.The alarm will resume if unlawful ac-
tions are taken again, even if the alarm has stopped.NOTEl During an alarm operation, the alarm is dis-
played on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display.
Type 1
Type 2
Cancelling the alarm
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It is possible to halt the activation of an alarm
using the following methods:
l Pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK switch
on the remote control switch.
(After pressing the LOCK switch, the vehicle will lock if all the doors and the
tailgate are closed, after which the sys- tem preparation mode will once again go
into effect.)
l Turning the ignition switch to the “ON”
position (except for vehicles equipped
with the keyless operation system).
l Putting the operation mode in ON (vehi-
cles equipped with the keyless operation
system).
l Holding the keyless operation key and
locking and unlocking the doors and the
tailgate using the keyless operation func- tion (vehicles equipped with the keylessoperation system).NOTEl When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the buzzer sounds 4 times. This oper-
ation indicates that the alarm was activated while the vehicle was parked.
Please check the inside of the vehicle to con-
firm that nothing was stolen.
l Even if the battery is disconnected, the alarm
activation memory will not be erased.Electric window control
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The electric windows can only be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” position
or the operation mode in ON.WARNINGl Before operating the electric window con-
trol, make sure that nothing can get trap-
ped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
l Never leave the vehicle without removing
the key.
l Never leave a child (or other person who
might not be capable of safe operation ofthe electric window control) in the vehicle
alone.
l The child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being trap- ped in the window.
Electric window control
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Door ajar warning displayscreen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode isOFF)
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If any of the doors or the tailgate is not com-
pletely closed, this displays the open door or tailgate.
Type 1Type 2
1- Doors and tailgate are closed
2- Doors or tailgate are open
Information screen (when the
ignition switch is turned fromthe “LOCK” position to the“ON” position or the operation mode is changed from OFF toON)
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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the display screen switches in the fol-
lowing order.
Type 1Type 2
1- Screen when the ignition switch or the operation mode is OFF
2- System check screen
3- Screen when the ignition switch or the operation mode is ON
System check screen
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the system check screen is displayed for about 4 seconds. If there is no fault, informa- tion screen (when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is ON) is displayed.
If there is a fault, the screen changes to warn-
ing display.
Refer to “Warning display list (when the ig-
nition switch or the operation mode is ON)”
on page 5-32.
Type 1Type 2
NOTEl The system check screen display varies de-
pending on the customer’s equipment.
Multi-information display
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