2017 MITSUBISHI ASX engine

Indication lampsE00501600100Turn-signal indication lamps/
Hazard warning indication lamps
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These indication lamps blink
in the following situations. •When the turn-signal
lever is moved to ac- tivate a turn-signal
lamp.
Refer to “Turn-signal
lever” on page 5-54.
• When the hazard
warning flasher switch is pressed toactivate the hazard
warning lamps.
Refer to “Hazard
warning flasher switch” on page
5-55.
• When the hazard
warning lamps auto- matically activate due
to sudden braking while driving.
Refer to “Emergency
stop signal system*”
on page 6-48.
NOTEl If these indication lamps blink too fast due
to any operation other than sudden braking,
the cause may be a blown lamp bulb or a faulty turn-signal connection.High-beam indication lamp
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This indication lamp illumi-
nates when the high-beam is used.
Front fog lamp indication
lamp*
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This lamp illuminates while the front fog lamps are on.
Rear fog lamp indication lamp
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This lamp illuminates while
the rear fog lamp is on.
Position lamp indication lamp
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This indication lamp illumi-
nates while the position lamps are on.
Diesel preheat indication lamp
(diesel-powered vehicles)
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This indicates the glow plug
preheat condition.
[Except for vehicles equip-
ped with keyless operation system]
When the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, the lamp illumi-
nates. As the glow plug becomes hot, the lamp goes out and the engine can be started.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera- tion system]
When the operation mode is put in ON, the
lamp illuminates and preheating of the glow lamp starts automatically. As the glow plugbecomes hot, the lamp goes out and the en-
gine starts.
Indication lamps
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NOTElIf the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
l When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is put in ON.Warning lamps
E00502400147Brake warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates whenthe ignition switch is turnedto the “ON” position or the
operation mode is put in ON, and goes off after a few sec-onds.
Always make sure that the lamp goes off be- fore driving.
With the ignition switch or the operation mode in ON, the brake warning lamp illumi-
nates under the following conditions:
l When the parking brake lever has been
engaged.
l When the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir falls to a low level.
l When the brake force distribution func-
tion is not operating correctly.
CAUTIONl In the situations listed below, brake perform-
ance may be compromised or the vehicle may become unstable if brakes are applied
suddenly; consequently, avoid driving at
high speeds or applying the brakes suddenly. Furthermore, the vehicle should be brought
to a stop in a safe location and to have it
checked.
• The brake warning lamp does not illumi-
nate when the parking brake is applied ordoes not turn off when the parking brake is released.
• The ABS warning lamp and brake warn-
ing lamp illuminate at the same time
For details, refer to “ABS warning lamp”
on page 6-49.
• The brake warning lamp remains illumi-
nated during driving.
l The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake perform- ance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down to
the very end of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking
to reduce your speed and pull the parking
brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.Check engine warning lamp
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This lamp is a part of an on-
board diagnostic system
which monitors the emis-
sions, engine control system or A/T control system/CVT
control system.
If a problem is detected in one of these sys- tems, this lamp illuminates or flashes.Although your vehicle will usually be driva-
ble and not need towing, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possi-
ble.
This lamp will also illuminate when the igni- tion switch is turned “ON” or the operation
mode is put in ON, and goes off after the en- gine has started. If it does not go off after the
engine has started, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
CAUTIONl Prolonged driving with this lamp on may
cause further damage to the emission control
system. It could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
l If the lamp does not illuminate when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON, we rec- ommend you to have the system checked.
Warning lamps
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CAUTIONlIf the lamp illuminates while the engine is
running, avoid driving at high speeds and have the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible.
Accelerator pedal and brake pedal response may be negatively influenced under these
conditions.NOTEl The engine electronic control module ac-
commodating the onboard diagnostic system has various fault data (especially about the
exhaust emission) stored.Charge warning lamp
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This lamp illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned“ON” or the operation mode
is put in ON, and goes off af-
ter the engine has started.
A warning is also displayed
on the multi-information display.
CAUTIONl If it illuminates while the engine is running,
there is a problem in the charging system.
Immediately park your vehicle in a safe place and we recommend you to have it
checked.Information screen display
E00524600051Fuel filter indicator display*
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Type 1Type 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, if more water than the specified limit has
accumulated in the fuel filter, the warning display is displayed on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
CAUTIONl If this warning display is displayed we rec-
ommend you to have it checked.
Prolonged driving with the warning display
shown may damage the engine.NOTEl If “REMOVE WATER IN SEPARATOR”
does not go out or appears frequently after
removing the water, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.Brake warning display
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Type 1Type 2
Information screen display
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This warning is displayed if you drive withthe parking brake still applied. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster only illumi-
nates when the parking brake is applied.CAUTIONl If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overheated, resulting in ineffective braking and possiblebrake failure.
If this warning is displayed, release the park-
ing brake.Type 1Type 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, if the brake fluid is low, this warning is displayed.
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster
also illuminates.CAUTIONl If this warning stays illuminated and does
not go out while driving, there is a danger of
ineffective braking. In this case, immediate- ly park your vehicle in a safe place and we
recommend you to have it checked.
l If the brake warning display is displayed and
the brake warning lamp and the ABS warn- ing lamp are illuminated at the same time,
the braking force distribution function will not operate, so the vehicle may be destabi-
lised during sudden braking. Avoid sudden
braking and high-speed driving, stop the ve- hicle in a safe place, and we recommend you
to have it checked.
l The vehicle should be brought to a halt in
the following manner when brake perform-
ance has deteriorated.
• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.
Even if the brake pedal moves down to the very end of its possible stroke, keep it
pressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking
to reduce your speed and pull the parking
brake lever.
Depress the brake pedal to operate the
stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.Charge warning display
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Type 1Type 2
If there is a fault with the charging system,
the warning display is displayed on the infor- mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
CAUTIONl If the warning is displayed while the engine
is running, immediately park your vehicle in
a safe place and we recommend you to have it checked.
Information screen display
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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 E00506004051
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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NOTElDo not place anything on the automatic light
sensor (A), and do not clean with a glass cleaner.
l If the lamps do not turn on or off with the
switch in the “AUTO” position, manually
operate the switch and we recommend you
to have your vehicle checked.
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp,
etc.) auto-cutout function
l If the following operation is performed
while the lamp switch is in the “” po-
sition, the lamps will automatically go
out when the driver’s door is opened.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless op- eration system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.

[When the engine was started using the
key] • If the key is removed and the driver’s
door is opened, a buzzer sounds at a high pitch intermittently to remind the driver to turn off the lamps.

[When the engine was started using the
keyless operation function] • If the operation mode is put in OFF
and the driver’s door is opened, a buz-
zer sounds at a high pitch intermittent-
ly to remind the driver to turn off the lamps.

l If the following operation is performed
while the lamp switch is in the “
” po-
sition, the lamps will remain on for
about 3 minutes while the driver’s door
is shut and will then automatically go out.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
The ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless op- eration system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
NOTEl The lamp auto-cutout will not function when
the lamp switch is in the “” position.
l The lamp auto-cutout function can also be
disabled.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
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.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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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.
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.
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.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 lamps*
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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.
Dipper (High/Low beam
change)
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When the lamp switch is in the “” posi-
tion, the beam changes from high to low (or
low to high) each time the lever is pulled fully (1). While the high-beam is on, the
high-beam indication lamp in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
Headlamp flasher
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The high-beams flash when the lever is pulled slightly (2), and will go off when it is
released.
When the high-beam is on, the high-beam in- dication lamp in the instrument cluster will il-
luminate.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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NOTElThe high-beams can also flash when the
lamp switch is OFF.
l If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps
set to high-beam, the headlamps are auto- matically returned to their low-beam setting
when the lamp switch is next turned to the
“
” position.
Welcome light*
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This function turns on the position and tail
lamps for about 30 seconds after the UN- LOCK switch (A) on the remote control
transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlamps and dipper switch is in the “OFF”
or “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic lamp control). On vehicles
equipped with automatic lamp control, the welcome light function will operate only
when it is dark outside the vehicle.
NOTEl While the welcome light function is operat-
ing, perform one of the following operations to cancel the function.
• Push the LOCK switch (B) on the remote
control transmitter.
• Turn the combination headlamps and dip-
per switch to the “” or “” position.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-
tion or put the operation mode in ON.
l It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The headlamps can be set to come on in
the low beam setting.
• The welcome light function can be deacti-
vated.
For further information, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
Coming home light
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This function turns on the headlamps in the
low beam setting for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position or the operation mode is put in OFF. 1. Turn the combination headlamps and
dipper switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO”
position (for vehicles equipped with the
automatic lamp control).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position or put the operation mode in
OFF. Also, if a key was used to start the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the igni-
tion switch to the “OFF” position or put- ting the operation mode in OFF, pull the
turn signal lever towards you.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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