2018 MITSUBISHI ASX engine

NOTElEven if the keyless operation key is within
70 cm of the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate LOCK
switch or the tailgate OPEN switch, if the
key is near to the ground or high up, the sys- tem may not operate.
l If the keyless operation key is within the op-
erating range, even someone not carrying the
key can lock and unlock the doors and tail- gate by pressing the driver’s or front passen-ger’s door lock/unlock switch, the tailgate LOCK switch or the tailgate OPEN switch.Operating range for starting the
engine and changing the opera-tion mode
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The operating range is the interior of the ve-
hicle.
*:Forward direction:Operating rangeNOTEl Even if it is within the operating range, if the
keyless operation key is in a small item
holder such as the glove box, on top of the instrument panel, door pocket or in the lug-gage area, it may be impossible to start the
engine and change the operation mode.
l If you are too close to the door or door win-
dow, the engine may start even though thekeyless operation key is outside the vehicle.To operate using the keyless
operation function
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Locking the doors and tailgate
When you are carrying the keyless operation
key, if you press the driver’s or front passen- ger’s door lock/unlock switch (A), or the tail-
gate LOCK switch (B) within the operating range, the doors and the tailgate are locked.
The turn-signal lamps will blink once.
Also refer to “Locking and unlocking: Doors, Central door locks, tailgate” on pages 3-25,
3-26 and 3-30.
Driver’s and front passenger’s door lock/unlock switches
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NOTElFor vehicles equipped with the mirror retrac-
tor switch, the outside rear-view mirrors au-
tomatically extend when all the doors and tailgate are unlocked using the keyless oper-
ation function.
Refer to “Starting and driving: Outside rear- view mirrors” on page 6-10.
l Except for vehicles equipped with a Dead
Lock System, the keyless operation functioncan be set so that only the driver’s door un- locks when the driver’s door lock/unlock
switch is pressed.
If the keyless operation function is set to
work as described above, all the doors and the tailgate unlock when the driver’s doorlock/unlock switch is pressed two times in
succession.
Refer to “Setting of door and tailgate unlock function” on page 3-24.
l The keyless operation function does not op-
erate under the following conditions:
• The keyless operation key is inside the
vehicle.
• A door or the tailgate is open or ajar.
• The operation mode is not in OFF.
l The doors and the tailgate cannot be un-
locked by using the tailgate OPEN switch
for about 3 seconds after locking.
l The time within which locking confirmation
is possible can be adjusted. For further infor- mation, please contact your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.NOTEl The time between unlocking and automatic
locking can be adjusted. Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
Operation confirmation when locking and
unlocking
Operation can be confirmed as shown below. However, the room lamp will only illuminate if the front room lamp switch is in the
“DOOR” position or the rear room lamp switch (except for vehicles equipped with thesunshade) is in the middle (•) position.
When lock-
ing:The turn-signal lamps will
blink once.When un-
locking:The room lamp illuminates
for approximately 15 sec-
onds, the turn-signal lamps
blink twice.NOTEl Functions can be modified as stated below.
For further information, please contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
• Set the confirmation function (blinking of
the turn-signal lamps) to operate onlywhen the vehicle is locked or only when
the vehicle is unlocked.NOTE• Disable the operation confirmation func-
tion (blinking of the turn-signal lamps).
• Change the number of blinks for the oper-
ation confirmation function (blinks of the
turn-signal lamps).
Operation of the Dead Lock
System
With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock System, it is possible to set the Dead Lock System us-
ing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate LOCK
switch.
(Refer to “Dead Lock System” on page 3-27.)
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-
theft starting system)
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The electronic immobilizer has been de-
signed to significantly reduce the possibility of vehicle theft. The purpose of the system is
to immobilize the vehicle if an invalid start is attempted. A valid start attempt can only beachieved (subject to certain conditions) using
a keyless operation system “registered” to the immobilizer system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehi-
cle have been programmed into the vehicle’s
electronics. Refer to “Engine switch” on page 3-13.
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NOTElIf the engine does not start, contact your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
l If you lose one of the keyless operation
keys, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point as soon as possi- ble.
To obtain a replacement or extra spare key,
take your vehicle and all remaining keys to
your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point. All the keys have to be re-reg- istered in the immobilizer computer unit.
The immobilizer can register up to 4 differ- ent keys.Engine switch
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In order to prevent theft, the engine will not
start unless a preregistered keyless operation
key is used. (Engine immobilizer function)
If you are carrying the keyless operation key, you can start the engine.
Also refer to “Starting and driving: Starting
the engine” on pages 6-14 and 6-15.CAUTIONl The indication lamp (A) will flash orange
when there is a problem or malfunction inthe keyless operation system. Never drive if
the indication lamp on the engine switch is
flashing orange. Immediately contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
l If the engine switch operation is not smooth
and feels like it is sticking, do not operate the switch. Immediately contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.NOTEl When operating the engine switch, press the
switch all the way in. If the switch is not fully pressed, the engine may not start or theoperation mode may not change. If the en-
gine switch is pressed correctly, there is no need to hold the engine switch down.
Operation mode of the engine
switch and its function
OFF
The indication lamp on the engine switch
turns off. The operation mode cannot be put
in OFF when the selector lever is in any posi- tion other than the “P” (PARK) position ( A/T
or CVT).
ACC
The audio system and other electric devices can be operated.
The indication lamp on the engine switch il-
luminates orange.
ON
All electric devices can be operated. The indication lamp on the engine switch il-
luminates green.
The indication lamp turns off when the en-
gine is running.
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NOTElYour vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer. To start the engine, the ID codetransmitted by the transponder inside the key must match the code registered in the immo-bilizer computer.
(Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)” on page 3-12.)Changing the operation mode
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If you press the engine switch without de-
pressing the brake pedal ( A/T or CVT ) or the
clutch pedal ( M/T), you can change the oper-
ation mode in the order of OFF, ACC, ON, OFF.
CAUTIONl When the engine is not running, put the op-
eration mode in OFF. Leaving the operation mode in ON or ACC for a long time when
the engine is not running may cause the bat- tery to be discharged, making it impossible
to start the engine, lock and unlock the steer- ing wheel.
l When the battery is disconnected, the cur-
rent operation mode is memorized. After re- connecting the battery, the memorized modeis selected automatically. Before disconnect-
ing the battery for repair or replacement,
make sure to put the operation mode in OFF.
Be careful if you are not sure which opera- tion mode the vehicle is in when the battery
is run down.
l The operation mode cannot be changed from
OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless operation
key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer
to “Keyless operation system: Operating
range for starting the engine and changing the operation mode” on page 3-10.ACC power auto-cutout func-
tion
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After approximately 30 minutes has elapsed
with the operation mode in ACC, the func- tion automatically cuts out the power for the
audio system and other electric devices that
can be operated with that mode.
When the engine switch is pressed while the
operation mode is in ACC, the power is sup-
plied again to those devices.NOTEl It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time until the power cuts out can be
changed to approximately 60 minutes.
• The ACC power auto-cutout function can
be deactivated.
For details, consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Warning activation
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In order to prevent vehicle theft or the acci-
dental operation of the keyless operation sys-
tem, the buzzer and the display on the infor- mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play are used to alert the driver.
If a warning is activated, always check the vehicle and the keyless operation key. The warning is also displayed if there is a fault in
the keyless operation system.
If any of the following warnings are activa-
ted, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
There is a fault in the keyless
operation system.
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The battery in the keyless opera-tion system key has worn out.Put the operation mode in OFF and then start the engine again.
If the warning is not cancelled, there is a fault in the electronic
immobilizer (Anti-theft starting
system).
Please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
In the following cases, a warning is activated,
but it can be cancelled if the correct actions are followed.
l The ID codes for the keyless operation
key and vehicle do not match.
You could be carrying another
keyless operation key with a dif- ferent code, or the keyless oper-
ation key could be outside the operating range.Refer to “Keyless operation key
take-out monitoring system” on
page 3-15.
l Even though you press the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch, the
doors and tailgate are not locked.
Refer to “Key lock-in preven-
tion system” on page 3-15.Refer to “Door ajar prevention
system” on page 3-16.Refer to “Operation mode OFF reminder system” on page
3-16.Keyless operation key take-out
monitoring system
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When the vehicle is parked with the opera- tion mode in any mode other than OFF, if
you close the door after opening any of the doors and taking the keyless operation key
out of the vehicle, a warning displays and the buzzer sounds 4 times.
NOTEl If you take the keyless operation key out of
the vehicle through a window without open-
ing a door, the keyless operation key take- out monitoring system does not operate.NOTEl It is possible to change the setting to make
the keyless operation key take-out monitor-ing system operate if you take the keylessoperation key out from the vehicle through a
window without opening a door. For further
information, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
l Even if you have the keyless operation key
within the engine start operating range, if the keyless operation key and vehicle ID codes
cannot be matched, for example due to the
ambient environment or electromagnetic conditions, the warning may be activated.Key lock-in prevention system
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When the operation mode is in OFF, if youclose all the doors and the tailgate with the
keyless operation key left in the vehicle and you try to lock the doors and tailgate by
pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate
LOCK switch, a warning is issued with the warning display and the buzzer buzzing for
approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.NOTEl Make sure you have the keyless operation
key with you before locking the doors. Even
if you leave the keyless operation key inside the vehicle, it is possible that the doors will
lock depending on the surrounding environ- ment and wireless signal conditions.Door ajar prevention system
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When the operation mode is in OFF, if you
try to lock the doors and tailgate by pressing
the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/
unlock switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch with one of the doors or the tailgate not com-pletely closed, a warning is issued with the
warning display and the buzzer buzzing for
approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.Operation mode OFF reminder
system
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When the operation mode is in any mode oth- er than OFF, if you close all the doors and the
tailgate then try to lock the doors and tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch, a warning is issued with the warning display and the buzzer buzzing for
approximately 3 seconds and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.
Steering wheel lock
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To lock
After pressing the engine switch and opera-
tion mode in OFF, when driver’s door is opened, the steering wheel is locked.
CAUTIONl If the engine is stopped while driving, do not
open a door or press the LOCK switch on the remote control switch until the vehiclestops in a safe place. This could cause thesteering wheel to lock, making it impossible
to operate the vehicle.NOTEl When the following operation is performed
with the operation mode in OFF and the se- lector lever in the “P” (PARK) position, the
steering wheel is locked.
• Open or close one of the doors (except the
tailgate).
• Lock all doors and the tailgate with the
keyless entry system or the keyless opera- tion function.
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NOTElWhen the driver’s door is opened while the
steering wheel does not lock, a warning dis-
play will appear and the buzzer sounds to
alert the steering wheel is unlocked.
To unlock
The following methods can be used to unlock
the steering wheel.
l Put the operation mode in ACC.
l Start the engine.
CAUTIONl Carry the key with you when leaving the ve-
hicle.
l If your vehicle needs to be towed, perform
the following operation to unlock the steer- ing wheel.
• On vehicles with
M/T, put the operation
mode in ACC or ON.
• On vehicles with
A/T or CVT, put the op-
eration mode in ON.NOTEl When the steering wheel does not unlock,
the warning will be displayed on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play. Press the engine switch again while
moving the steering wheel slightly.
l When the steering wheel lock is abnormal,
the warning display will appear and the in-ner buzzer will sounds. Put the operation
mode in OFF and then press the lock switch of the keyless operation key. After that,
press the engine switch. If the warning is then not cancelled, have your vehicle checked by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
NOTEl If there is a fault in the steering wheel lock,
the warning display will appear and the in-ner buzzer will sound. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact the near- est MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.Starting and stopping the en-
gine
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Tips for starting
l The operation mode can be in any mode
to start the engine.
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lThe starter motor will be turning for up
to approximately 15 seconds if the en- gine switch is released at once. Pressing
the engine switch again while the starter motor is still turning will stop the starter
motor. The starter motor will be turning for up to approximately 30 seconds while the engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a
while and then attempt to start the en- gine again. Trying repeatedly with the
starter motor still running will damage the starter mechanism.WARNINGl Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and can be fatal.CAUTIONl Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive
the vehicle at high speed until the engine has had a chance to warm up.Starting the engine (petrol-pow-
ered vehicles)
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The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.NOTEl After the engine has not started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the en- gine may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, make
sure the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position.
NOTEl The engine can only be started when the se-
lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
For safety reasons, the engine should be star-
ted when the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position in which the driving
wheels lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Make sure that all warning lamps are
functioning properly.
NOTEl Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
When it is difficult to start the engine
After several attempts, you may experience
that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lamps, air conditioning blower and
rear window demister, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal ( CVT)
or the clutch pedal ( M/T), press the ac-
celerator pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accel-erator pedal, immediately after the en-
gine starts.
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Vehicles with M/T