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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Screen type 1Screen type 2CauseSolution (Reference)lYou are driving with the
parking brake still applied.l Release the parking brake.
Refer to “Brake warning dis- play” on page 5-46.l There 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 5-48.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 5-47.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 5-54.
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.l Refer to “Electronically con-
trolled 4WD system” on page 6-39.l The fuel additives are running
low.l Refill the fuel additives at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.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).l Refer to “Diesel particulate
filter (DPF)” on page 6-17.l It is suspected that the engine
oil level has increased exces- sively.l Immediately have your vehi-
cle checked by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Refer to “Engine oil level warning display” on page5-48.
Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list
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Oil pressure warning display
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Type 1Type 2
If the engine oil pressure drops while the en-gine is running, the warning display is dis-
played on the information screen in the multi- information display.
CAUTIONl If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil
is low, or the oil level is normal but the
warning is displayed, the engine may burn out and be damaged.
l If the warning is displayed while the engine
is running, immediately park your vehicle in
a safe place and check the engine oil level.
l If the warning is displayed while the engine
oil level is normal, have it inspected.Engine oil level warning dis-
play*
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Type 1Type 2
When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON, if it is suspected that the en-
gine oil level has increased excessively, the warning display is displayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
CAUTIONl If this warning is displayed while driving,
stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and check the engine oil level.
Refer to “Engine oil” on page 10-05.NOTEl Immediately have your vehicle checked by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.Combination headlamps
and dipper switch E00506003588
Headlamps
NOTElWhen entering a country in which vehicles
are driven on the opposite side of the road tothe country in which your vehicles is sup- plied, necessary measures have to be takento avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Howev-
er, headlamps on this vehicle do not need any adjustment.
l Do not leave the lights on for a long time
while the engine is stationary (not running).A rundown battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will
remove the fog. However, if water gathers
inside the lamp, we recommend you to have it checked.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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The engine sounds slightly different fromusual while the learning process is taking
place. The change in the engine sound does
not indicate a fault.Diesel particulate filter
(DPF)* E00619801330
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a devicethat captures most of the particulate matter
(PM) in the exhaust emissions of the diesel engine. The DPF automatically burns away trapped PM during vehicle operation. Under
certain driving conditions, however, the DPF is not able to burn away all of the trapped PM
and, as a result, an excessive amount of PM accumulates inside it.
WARNINGl The DPF reaches very high temperatures.
Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass
or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust system since a fire could occur.CAUTIONl Do not use any type of fuel or engine oil that
is not specified for your vehicle. Also, do not use any moisture-removing agent or oth-
er fuel additive. Such substances could have a detrimental effect on the DPF.
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 2-02 and
“Engine oil” on page 10-05.NOTEl To minimize the likelihood of excessive ac-
cumulation of PM, try to avoid driving for long periods at low speeds and repeatedly
driving short distances.
l The engine sounds slightly different than
usual while the DPF automatically burns
away trapped PM. The change in the engine
sound does not indicate a fault.DPF warning displayType 1
Type 2
The DPF warning display illuminates in the
event of an abnormality in the DPF system.
If the DPF warning display il-luminates during vehicle oper-ation
Steady illumination of the DPF warning dis- play shows that the DPF has not been able to
burn away all of the trapped PM and that, as
a result, an excessive amount of PM has ac- cumulated inside it. To enable the DPF toburn away the PM, try to drive the vehicle as
follows:
[Except for diesel-powered 1600 models]
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)*
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Turbocharger
The turbocharger increases engine power by
pushing large amounts of air into the engine’s
cylinders. The finned parts inside the turbo-
charger turn at extremely high speeds and are subjected to extremely high temperatures. They are lubricated and cooled by engine oil.
If the engine oil is not replaced at the speci-
fied intervals, the bearings may seize or emit abnormal noise.
1- Air compressor
2- Compressed air
3- Cylinder
4- Turbo fin
5- Turbine
6- Exhaust gas
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)
system* E00627400035
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system auto- matically stops and restarts the engine with- out operating the ignition switch or the en-gine switch when the vehicle is stopped, such
as at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to re- duce exhaust gases and increase fuel efficien- cy.CAUTIONl If the vehicle will be stopped for a long time
or if you will leave the vehicle unattended,
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and press the engine switch to stop the
engine.Automatically stopping the en-
gine
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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.
You can deactivate the system by pressing the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-22. 1. Stop the vehicle. While depressing the brake pedal, fullydepress the clutch pedal and place the
gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion.Vehicles with 5M/T Vehicles with 6M/T
2. Release the clutch pedal. The “” dis-
play/indicator will turn on and the en- gine will stop automatically.
Type 1Type 2
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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NOTElIf the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system oper-
ates while the air conditioning is operating, both the engine and the air conditioning
compressor will stop. Therefore, the wind- screen and door windows may mist up be-
cause only the blower will operate.
If the windscreen and door windows mist up,
set the mode selection dial to “
” to restart
the engine.
→ “Mode selection dial” on page 7-03
l If the windscreen and door windows mist up
every time the engine stops, it is recommen-
ded to deactivate the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system by pressing the “Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.
→ “To deactivate” on page 6-22
l If the air conditioning is operating, set the
temperature control dial higher to lengthen
the time that the engine is stopped automati- cally.
Automatically restarting the
engine
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift
lever is in the “N” (Neutral) position. The
“
” display/indicator in the meter turns off
and the engine restarts automatically.
Type 2Type 1
NOTEl If the engine does not restart automatically
or if the engine stalls, the oil pressure warn- ing lamp, charge warning lamp, and check
engine warning lamp will illuminate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-
press the clutch pedal and turn the ignition switch to the “START” position to start theengine.
For details, refer to “Starting and stopping
the engine” on page 3-17 or “Starting” on
page 6-14.CAUTIONl In the following cases, the engine will restart
automatically even if the engine was stopped
by the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system. Pay attention, otherwise an unexpected accidentmight occur when the engine restarts.
• Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher
when coasting down a slope.
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-
cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat- edly or depressed harder than usual.
• Engine coolant temperature is low.
• When the air conditioning is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.
• When the preset temperature of the air
conditioning is changed significantly.
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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Pay close attention to the tyres.l Install only the specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 11-13.
l Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the
same size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of
the tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.
l All tyres should be rotated before the
wear difference between the front and
rear tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expec- ted if there is a difference in wear between tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 10-15.
l Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres of different size, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-
crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driving sys-
tem. Further, the drive train will be subjec- ted to excessive loading possibly leading tooil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-ous faults.TowingCAUTIONl Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.
If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type C or Type D equipment.
l Even in “2WD” drive mode, the vehicle can-
not be towed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicleWARNINGl Do not crank the engine while the vehicle
is jacked up.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the vehicle may roll off the jack.
Clutch operation
Quick or slight clutch engagement made
while the engine is running at high speed will
cause damage to the clutch and transmission because the tractive force is very great.
Operate the pedal slowly and positively.
Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. We recommend you to have the ve- hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.
CAUTIONl Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Braking
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