2018 MITSUBISHI ASX Owner's Manual (in English)

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.
4. The headlamps will come on in the low
beam setting for about 30 seconds. After
the headlamps go off, the headlamps can be turned on again in the low beam set-
ting for about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal lever towards you within 60seconds of turning the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position or putting the op-
eration mode in OFF.
To turn on the headlamps again after 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position or putting the op-
eration mode in OFF, repeat the process
from step 1.NOTEl While the coming home light function is op-
erating, perform one of the following opera-
tions to cancel the function.
• Pull the lever towards you.
• 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 time that the headlamps remain on
can be changed.
• The coming home light function can be
deactivated.
For further information, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
Headlamp levelling
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cept for vehicles with dischargeheadlamps)
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The angle of the headlamp beam varies de-
pending on the load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to adjust the headlamp illumination distance
(when the lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps’ glare does not distract other
drivers.
Set the switch according to the following ta- ble.
Headlamp levelling
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CAUTIONlAlways perform adjustments before driving.
Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as it could cause an accident.Vehicle conditionSwitch position“0”“0”“1”“2”“3”
●:1 person
:Full luggage loading
Switch position
0-Driver only/Driver + 1
front passengerSwitch position 1-5 passengers (including
driver)Switch position 2-5 passengers (including
driver) + Full luggage loadingSwitch position3-Driver + Full luggage loadingAutomatic headlamp levelling
(vehicles with discharge head- lamps)
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This mechanism automatically adjusts the di-
rection of the headlamps (beam position) de- pending on changes in the condition of the
vehicle, such as the number of occupants or luggage weight. When the headlamps are il-
luminated with the ignition switch or the op- eration mode in ON, the beam position of the
headlamps is automatically adjusted when the vehicle is stopped.
Headlamp automatic levelling
system warning displayType 1Type 2
If there is a fault in the automatic headlamp levelling system, the warning display is dis-
played on the information screen in the multi- information display.
CAUTIONl If a warning is displayed, the system may be
malfunctioning, so we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected.
Headlamp levelling
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Turn-signal leverE00506501592
1- Turn-signalsWhen making a normal turn, use posi-
tion (1). The lever will return automati-
cally when cornering is completed.
2- Lane-change signals When moving the lever to (2) slightly to
change a lane, the turn-signal lamps and
indication lamp in the instrument cluster
will only flash while the lever is operat-
ed.
Also, when you move the lever to (2)
slightly then release it, the turn-signal
lamps and indication lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will flash 3 times.
NOTEl If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned out. We recommend you to have the vehicle
inspected.
l It is possible to activate the following func-
tions.
• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps when
the lever is operated with the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ACC.
• Deactivate the turn-signal lamp 3-flash
function for lane changes.
• The time required to operate the lever for
the 3-flash function can be adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.Hazard warning flasher
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Use the hazard warning flasher switch when
the vehicle has to be parked on the road for
any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regardless of the ignition switch po-
sition or the operation mode.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning
flashers, all turn-signal lamps flash continu-
ously. To turn them off, push the switch
again.NOTEl While the hazard warning lamps are blinking
due to having manually pushed the switch, the emergency stop signal system does not
operate.
Refer to “Emergency stop signal system*” on page 6-48.
Turn-signal lever
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Fog lamp switchE00506700034Front fog lamp switch*
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The front fog lamps can be operated while
the headlamps or tail lamps are on. Turn the knob in the “ON” direction to turn on the
front fog lamps. An indication lamp in the in- strument cluster will also come on. Turn theknob in the “OFF” direction to turn off the front fog lamps. The knob will automatically
return to its original position when you re- lease it.
NOTEl The front fog lamps are automatically turned
off when the headlamps or tail lamps are turned off. To turn the front fog lamps on again, turn the knob in the “ON” directionafter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare maytemporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.Rear fog lamp switch
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The rear fog lamp can be operated when the
headlamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped)turn on.
An indication lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on when the rear fog lamp is turned on.

[Vehicle without front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to
turn on the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog
lamp off, turn the knob once in the “OFF” di- rection. The knob will automatically return toits original position when you release it.

[Vehicle with front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to
turn on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob once more in the “ON” direction to turn on
the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp off, turn the knob once in the “OFF” direc-
tion. Turn the knob once more in the “OFF” direction to turn off the front fog lamps. The
knob will automatically return to its original
position when you release it.NOTEl The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off
when the headlamps or front fog lamps (if so
equipped) are turned off.
l To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob once in the “ON” direction after turn-ing on the headlamps. (Vehicle without front
fog lamps)
Fog lamp switch
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NOTElTo turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob twice in the “ON” direction after turn-ing on the headlamps. (Vehicle with frontfog lamps)Wiper and washer switch
E00507101218CAUTIONlIf the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass may
freeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defroster or rear window
demister before using the washer.Windscreen wipers
E00516900648NOTEl To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear
window wiper will automatically perform several continuous operations if the gearshiftlever or the selector lever is put in the “R”
position while the windscreen wipers are op- erating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 5-63.Except for vehicles equipped
with rain sensor
The windscreen wipers can be operated with
the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or
rear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed,
otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
MIST
-Misting function
The wipers will operate once.OFF-OffINT-Intermittent (Speed sensitive)LO-SlowHI-FastTo adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever in the “INT” (speed-sensitive) position, the intermittent intervals can be ad-justed by turning the knob (A).
1- Fast
2- Slow
NOTEl The speed-sensitive-operation function of
the windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Misting function
The misting function can be operated with
the ignition switch or the operation mode isin ON or ACC.
Wiper and washer switch
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The wipers will operate once if the wiper lev-er is raised to the “MIST” position and re-
leased. This operation is useful when it is drizzling, etc. The wipers will continue to op-erate while the lever is held in the “MIST”
position.Vehicles with rain sensor
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The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ignition switch or the operation mode isin ON or ACC.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or
rear window, do not operate the wipers until
the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.MIST-Misting function
The wipers will operate once.OFF-OffAU-
TO-Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate depending on the degree of wet-
ness on the windscreen.LO-SlowHI-Fast
Rain sensor
Can only be used when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position,
the rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain (or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will operate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the
windscreen is dirty and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch the windscreen and damage the wip-
ers.CAUTIONl With the ignition switch or the operation
mode in ON and lever in the “AUTO” posi-
tion, the wipers may automatically operate in the situations described below.
If your hands get trapped, you could suffer injuries or the wipers could malfunction. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position or put the operation mode
in OFF, or move lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
Wiper and washer switch
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CAUTION•When cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen, if you touch on top of the
rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen, if you wipe with a cloth on
top of the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the wind-
screen.
• A physical shock is applied to the rain
sensor.NOTEl To protect the rubber parts of the wipers,
this operation of the wipers does not take
place even if the lever is put in the “AUTO” position when the vehicle is stationary and
the ambient temperature is about 0 °C or
lower.
l Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker
or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put any water-repellent coating on the wind-screen. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers
might stop working normally.
l In the following cases, the rain sensor may
be malfunctioning.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
• When the wipers operate at a constant in-
terval despite changes in the extent of
rain.NOTE• When the wipers do not operate even
though it is raining.
l The wipers may automatically operate when
things such as insects or foreign objects are affixed to the windscreen on top of the rainsensor or when the windscreen is frozen.
Objects affixed to the windscreen will stop
the wipers when the wipers cannot remove them. To operate the wipers again, move the
lever in the “LO” or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automatically due to strong direct sunlight or electromag-
netic wave. To stop the wipers, place the lever in the “OFF” position.
l Contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point when replacing the wind- screen or reinforcing the glass around the
sensor.To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor)
position, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor by turning the knob (B).
“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain
“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTEl It is possible to activate the following func-
tions.
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-
tive) can be changed to intermittent opera-
tion (vehicle-speed sensitive).
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-
tive) can be changed to intermittent opera-
tion (except vehicle-speed sensitive).
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Wiper and washer switch
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Misting function
Move the lever in the direction of the arrowand release, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in
mist or drizzle.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released
when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The wipers will continue to operate while the lev- er is held in the “MIST” position.
The wipers will operate once if the lever ismoved to the “AUTO” position and the knob
(C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ig- nition switch is in the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON.Windscreen washer*
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The windscreen washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the operation mode in
ON or ACC.
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.When the wipers are not in operation or in in-
termittent operation, by pulling the lever to- wards you, the wipers will operate several times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.Except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakhstan,
Moldova and Ukraine, then about 6 seconds
later, wipers operate once more.
On vehicles equipped with a headlamp wash-
er, while the headlamps are on, the headlamp
washer will operate once together with the windscreen washer.
Also, except for vehicles for Russia, Kazakh- stan, Moldova and Ukraine, by releasing the lever soon after pulling it towards you, the
washer fluids will be sprayed several times while the wipers are operating several times.(Comfort washer) Then about 6 seconds later,
wipers operate once more.
Comfort washer will stop operating with any
operation of the lever.CAUTIONl If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass may
freeze resulting in poor visibility. Heat the
glass with the defroster or demister before using the washer.
Wiper and washer switch
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