2018 MITSUBISHI ASX sport mode

DRIVING DOWNHILL
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear to achieve stronger engine braking. This may
help reduce your need to use the service
brake.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals, the vehicle can be left in gear and held stationary with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine
running, place the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
CAUTIONl Never hold the vehicle stationary while in
gear on a hill with the accelerator, always
apply the parking brake and/or service
brake.Parking
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,and then move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unatten-
ded, always switch off the engine and carry the key.NOTEl On a slope, be sure to apply the parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec- tor lever to the “P” (PARK) position before applying the parking brake, it may be diffi-
cult to disengage the selector lever from the
“P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strong
force to the selector lever to move from the
“P” (PARK) position.When the A/T makes no speed
change
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If the transmission does not change speeds
while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphillslope, it may be that there is something un-
usual happening in the transmission, causing a safety device to activate. Immediately have
your vehicle checked at an authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS Service Point.
Automatic transmission
INVECS-III 6CVT
(Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control System III)* E00602101432
The CVT will automatically and continuous- ly change its gear ratio depending on road
and driving conditions. This helps achieve
smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency.
If your vehicle is equipped with shift paddles, you can manually shift up and shift down the
transmission. Refer to “Sports mode” on page
6-36.
Automatic transmission INVECS-III 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*
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“Ds” DOWNSHIFT & SPOR-TY DRIVING (except for vehi- cles equipped with shift pad-
dles)
Use when engine braking is needed, or for
high-power sport drive.
“L” LOW
This position is for driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at low speeds when
driving down steep hills.
WARNINGl This position can be used for maximum
engine braking.
Be very careful not to shift into “L” (Low) suddenly.
Sudden engine braking may cause the
tyres to skid.
Select this position according to the road conditions and vehicle speed.Sports mode (For vehicles
equipped with shift paddles)
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While the vehicle is stopped or being driven with the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE)
position, sports mode can be selected by pull-
ing one of the shift paddles towards you.
In sports mode, rapid shifting is possible sim-
ply by operating the shift paddle.
Unlike the manual transmission, sports mode
allows shifting with the accelerator pedal de-
pressed.- (SHIFT DOWN)+ (SHIFT UP)
+ (SHIFT UP)
The transmission shifts up once by each oper-
ation.
- (SHIFT DOWN)
The transmission shifts down once by each
operation.
To return to “D” (Drive) operation, pull the
shift paddle on the + (SHIFT UP) side for longer than 2 seconds.
When returning to “D” (Drive) operation, the
selector lever position display will change to “D” (Drive) position.
CAUTIONl In sports mode, the driver must execute up-
ward shifts in accordance with prevailingroad conditions, taking care to keep the en-
gine speed below the red zone.
l Repeated continuous operation of the shift
paddles will continuously switch shift posi-
tion.
l Do not use the left- and right-hand shift pad-
dles at the same time. Doing so could cause a shift of gear ratio that you do not expect.NOTEl The upward shift may be made automatical-
ly in sports mode when the engine revolu-
tions rises and approaches the tachometer’s
red zone (the red-coloured part of the tach- ometer dial).
l In sports mode, only the 6 forward gears can
be selected. To reverse or park the vehicle, move the selector lever to the “R” (Reverse)
or “P” (Park) position as required.
l To maintain good running performance, the
transmission may refuse to perform an up- shift when the shift paddle on the “+ (SHIFTUP)” side is pulled at certain vehicle speeds.
Also, to prevent over-revving of the engine,
the transmission may refuse to perform a downshift when the shift paddle on the “—
(SHIFT DOWN)” side is pulled at certain vehicle speeds. When this happens, a buzzer
sounds to indicate that a downshift is not go- ing to take place.
Automatic transmission INVECS-III 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*
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NOTElIn sports mode, downward shifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows down.
When the vehicle stops, 1 st
position is auto-
matically selected. Also, the vehicle will au- tomatically return to “D” (Drive) operation
if the vehicle is stopped.
l When the selector lever is in the “L” (Low)
position, the sport mode is not selected even
if you operate the shift paddle.Sports mode display
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In sports mode, the currently selected posi-
tion is displayed on the multi-information
display.
*: if so equipped
When a malfunction occurs in
the CVT
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Type 1
or
Type 2
or
When the warning display ap-
pears
There could be a system malfunction if the
warning display or the warning display is
displayed on the information screen in the
multi-information display.
CAUTIONl If malfunction occurs in the CVT while driv-
ing, the warning display or the warning
display will appear on the information screen in the multi-information display.
In this case, follow these procedures:
[When
warning display is showing]
The CVT fluid is overheating. The engine control may activate to lower the CVT fluid
CAUTIONtemperature, causing the engine revolutions and vehicle speed to decrease. In this case,take one of the following measures.
• Slow down your vehicle.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place, place the
selector lever in the “P” (Park) position,and open the bonnet with the engine run-
ning to allow the engine to cool down.
After a while, confirm that the
warning
display is no longer showing. It is safe to
continue driving if the display is no longer showing. If the warning display remains orappears frequently, we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
[When
warning display is showing]
It may be that there is something unusual happening in the CVT, causing a safety de-
vice to activate. We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected immediately.
Automatic transmission INVECS-III 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*
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Operation of the CVT
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CAUTIONlBefore selecting a position with the engine
running and the vehicle stationary, fully de-
press the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the CVT is engaged, especially when the en-
gine speed is high, at fast idle or with the air conditioning operating, the brakes should
only be released when you are ready to drive
away.
l Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at
all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move- ment delay in case of an emergency.
l To prevent sudden acceleration, never race
the engine when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other foot is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.CAUTIONl Use the selector lever in the correct shift po-
sition in accordance with driving conditions.
Never coast downhill backward with the se-
lector lever in the “D” (DRIVE), “Ds” (DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIVING) or
“L” (LOW) position or coast forward with the selector lever in the “R” (REVERSE)position.
The engine may stop and the unexpected in-
crease in brake pedal effort and steering wheel weight could lead to an accident.
l Do not race the engine with brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT.
Also, when you depress the accelerator ped- al while holding down the brake pedal withthe selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) posi-
tion, the engine revolutions may not rise as high as when performing the same operation
with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.Passing accelerationE00602700109
To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)
position, push the accelerator to the floor.The CVT will automatically downshift.
NOTEl In “Sports mode”, downshifts do not take
place when the accelerator is depressed all
the way to the floor.Uphill/downhill driving
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DRIVING UPHILL
The transmission prevents unnecessary up-
shifts even when the accelerator pedal is re- leased and ensures smooth driving.
DRIVING DOWNHILL
According to the conditions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need to use the service brake.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at trafficsignals the vehicle can be left in selector lev-er position and held stationary with the serv-
ice brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place the selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.
Automatic transmission INVECS-III 6CVT (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System III)*
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Additional precautions for vehi-
cles equipped with an A/T or
CVT
It is recommended the “D” position on slopes or at low speed.
Use the sports mode in mountainous areas in
order to make better use of engine braking and to assist the brake system. However, be
sure that the speed does not exceed the maxi-
mum speed limit for the selected shift posi- tion.
Overheating
This will normally occur as a result of some
mechanical failure. If your vehicle should overheat, stop and check for a loose or bro-
ken water pump/alternator drive belt, a blocked radiator air intake or a low coolant level. If these items are satisfactory the over-
heating could be caused by a number of me-
chanical causes that would have to be
checked at a competent service centre.
CAUTIONl If the engine overheats, please refer to the
“Engine overheating” section of “For emer-
gencies” prior to taking any corrective ac-
tion.CAUTIONl On vehicles equipped with
A/T, CVT, if the warning display is showing, the tempera-
ture of the A/T fluid, CVT fluid is high.
Read the reference page and take the re-
quired measures.
Read the reference page and take the re-
quired measures.
Refer to “When a malfunction occurs in the A/T” on page 6-30, “When a malfunction
occurs in the CVT” on page 6-37.
Trailer towing
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Towing the vehicle by a towtruckCAUTIONl This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-age the bumper and front end.
l Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type B) as illustrated.
This could result in the driving system dam- age.
l Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type C) as illustrated. This could result in drivingsystem damage or the vehicle may jump at
the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.
l On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi- cle with the driving wheels on a carriage (Type C, D or E) as illustrated.
l The 4WD vehicles cannot be towed with on-
ly the front or rear tyres on the ground even
if they are in “2WD” drive mode.CAUTIONl [For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Active
Stability Control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or on- ly the rear wheels raised off the ground (Type B or C), the ASC may operate, result-
ing in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to the
“ACC” position or put the operation mode in ACC.
When towing the vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or the
operation mode as follows.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless op- eration system]
The ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
Towing with rear wheels off the
ground (Type B)
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion or put the operation mode in ACC and
secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie-down strap. Neverplace the ignition switch in the “LOCK” po-
sition or put the operation mode in OFF when towing.
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position ( M/T) or the selector lever in the
“N” (Neutral) position (CVT).
Emergency towing
If towing service is not available in an emer-
gency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow- ed by a rope secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve- hicle or if your vehicle tows another vehicle,
pay careful attention to the following points:
If your vehicle is to be towed by
another vehicle
1. The front towing hook (A) is located as
shown in the illustration. Secure the tow
rope to the front towing hook.
Towing
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NOTElDo not use the tie-down hooks (B) for tow-
ing. These hooks are provided only for thepurpose of transporting the vehicle itself.
Using any part other than the designated
towing hook (A) could result in damage to
the vehicle body.
l Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as hori-
zontal as possible. An angled tow rope can damage the vehicle body.
2. Keep the engine running.
If the engine is not running, perform the
following operation to unlock the steer- ing wheel.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position ( M/T) or “ON” position
(A/T or CVT).
[For vehicles with the keyless operation system]
Put the operation mode in ACC or ON
(M/T) or ON (A/T or CVT).NOTEl For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “AS&G OFF”switch to deactivate the AS&G system be-
fore stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-22.WARNINGl When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering system do not
operate. This means higher brake depres- sion force and higher steering effort arerequired. Therefore, vehicle operation is more difficult than usual.CAUTIONl Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position or the operation mode in
OFF. The steering wheel will lock, causing loss of control.3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N”
(Neutral) position ( M/T), or the selector
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position ( A/T
or CVT).
4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-
quired by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations.)
5. During towing make sure that close con-
tact is maintained between the drivers of
both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav- el at low speed.CAUTIONl The person in the vehicle being towed must
pay attention to the brake lamps of the tow- ing vehicle and make sure the rope never be-
comes slack.
l Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operation could
cause damage to the towing hooks or the tow
rope.
People in the vicinity could be injured as a
result.
l When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing the effectiveness. In this situation, have your ve-hicle transported by a tow truck.
Towing
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4-wheel drive operation.....................................6-41A
Accessory (Installation).....................................2-05
Accessory socket............................................... 7-72
Active stability control (ASC)...........................6-51
Additional equipment...................................... 10-19
Air conditioning................................................ 7-03 Important operation tips for the airconditioning................................................. 7-10
Air purifier.........................................................7-11
Airbag................................................................ 4-24
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......................... 6-48 Display.......................................................... 6-49
Warning lamp................................................6-49
Ashtray.............................................................. 7-71
Assist grips........................................................ 7-80
Audio CD player...................................................... 7-11
LW/MW/FM radio........................................ 7-11
Troubleshooting............................................ 7-44
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system......................6-19
Automatic transmission Fluid............................................................ 11-15
Selector lever operation........................ 6-26,6-33
Selector lever position.......................... 6-28,6-34
Sports mode.......................................... 6-29,6-36
B
Battery............................................................. 10-09
Charge warning lamp.................................... 5-48
Discharged battery (Emergency starting)..... 8-02
Disposal information for used batteries........ 2-07 Specification............................................... 11-11
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface................................... 7-46
Bonnet............................................................. 10-03
Bottle holder...................................................... 7-79
Brake assist system............................................6-47
Brake Anti-lock brake............................................. 6-48
Braking.......................................................... 6-44
Fluid.................................................. 10-09,11-15
Parking brake................................................ 6-06
Bulb location and capacity.............................. 10-26
C
Capacities........................................................ 11-15
Card holder................................................7-70,7-78
Cargo loads........................................................6-84
Catalytic converter.......................................... 10-03
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles................................................... 6-44
CD player.......................................................... 7-11
Central door locks............................................. 3-26
Charge warning lamp........................................ 5-48
Chassis number............................................... 11-02
Check engine warning lamp.............................. 5-47
Child restraint.................................................... 4-15 Caution for installing the child re-straint on vehicles with a front
passenger airbag.................................. 4-15,4-27
Child-protection rear doors............................... 3-30
Cigarette lighter................................................. 7-71
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle................................ 9-03
Interior of your vehicle................................. 9-02
Clutch
Fluid............................................................ 10-09
Coat hook.......................................................... 7-81
Combination headlamps and dipper switch...... 5-50
Coolant (engine)....................................10-07,11-15
Cruise control.................................................... 6-54
Cup holder......................................................... 7-79
D
Daytime running lamps..................................... 5-53Replacement................................................ 10-33
Demister (rear window).................................... 5-64
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)........................... 6-17
Digital clock Time setting.................................................. 7-40
Dimensions...................................................... 11-04
Dipper (High/Low beam change)......................5-54
Doors Central door locks......................................... 3-26
Child-protection............................................ 3-30
Dead Lock System........................................ 3-27
Lock and unlock............................................ 3-25
Driving, alcohol and drugs................................ 6-03
E
Economical driving........................................... 6-02
Electric power steering system (EPS)............... 6-50
Electric window control.................................... 3-39
Electrical system............................................. 11-11
Alphabetical index
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