2018 MITSUBISHI ASX transmission

If the ambient temperature is low, the selec-
tor lever position display on the multi-infor- mation display may blink when the selector lever is placed in the “D” (DRIVE), “Ds”(DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIVING), “L”
(LOW) or “R” (REVERSE) position immedi- ately after the engine has been started. This
indicates that the transmission requires
warming up.
While the display is blinking, the vehicle will
not move, because the transmission keeps disengaging until the warm up is completedeven if the selector lever is placed in the “D”,
“Ds”, “L” or “R” position.
When the selector lever position display is blinking, perform the following procedure: 1. Depress the brake pedal with your right
foot and place the selector lever in the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position for several seconds.
2. Keep depressing the brake pedal and
then place the selector lever in the “D”
(DRIVE), “Ds” (DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIVING), “L” (LOW) or “R” (REVERSE) position. If the selector
lever position display stops blinking, the
warm-up is completed and the transmis-
sion will function normally.
3. If the display is still blinking, repeat
steps 1 and 2 above.NOTEl While the selector lever position display is
blinking, a buzzer will sound intermittently.Selector lever positions
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“P” PARK
This position locks the transmission to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving. The engine
can be started in this position.
“R” REVERSE
This position is to back up.
CAUTIONl Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R”
(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in motion to avoid transmission damage.
“N” NEUTRAL
At this position the transmission is disengag-
ed. It is the same as the neutral position on amanual transmission, and should only be used when the vehicle is stationary for an ex-
tended length of time during driving, such as
in a traffic jam.
WARNINGl Never move the selector lever to the “N”
(Neutral) position while driving. A seriousaccident could occur since you could acci-dentally move the lever into the “P”(Park) or “R” (Reverse) position or you
will lose engine braking.
l On a gradient the engine should be star-
ted in the “P” (Park) position, not in the
“N” (Neutral) position.
l To prevent rolling, always keep your foot
on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in
“N” (Neutral) position, or when shifting into or out of “N” (Neutral) position.
“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and high-
way driving. The transmission will automati-
cally and continuously change its gear radio depending on road and driving conditions.
CAUTIONl To prevent transmission damage, never shift
into the “D” (Drive) position from the “R” (Reverse) position while the vehicle is in motion.
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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.
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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-
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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.
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CAUTIONlNever hold the vehicle stationary while in
CVT 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 CVT 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. We recommendthat you have your vehicle inspected immedi-
ately.
Electronically controlled
4WD system* E00604901522
The electronically controlled 4WD system isa 4-wheel drive system that allows one of
three drive modes to be selected with a switch, in accordance with the driving condi-tions.

The following drive modes are available.
Drive modeFunction
2WD
This mode is for econom-
ical driving on normal dry
roads and motorway.
Driving in front-wheel
drive.Drive modeFunction
4WD AUTO
The default mode.
This mode is for automat-
ically controlling the dis-
tribution of driving torque
to all four wheels accord-
ing to the driving condi-
tions.
4WD LOCK
This mode is for driving
in slippery conditions
such as on snow-covered
roads or sand.
The large amount of driv-
ing torque that is applied
to the rear tyres enables
getting out of slippery
areas and powerful driv-
ing is possible across all
ranges.
4-wheel drive operation requires special driv- ing skills.
Carefully read the “4-wheel drive operation”
on page 6-41 and take care to drive safely.
Electronically controlled 4WD system*
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WARNINGlWhen attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for- ward or backward, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.NOTEl Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operations could re-
sult in the vehicle becoming stuck.
l If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with a
rocking motion. Move the gearshift lever al-
ternately between the 1 st
and “R” (Reverse)
positions ( M/T), the “D” (DRIVE) and “R”
(REVERSE) positions ( A/T or CVT), while
pressing lightly on the accelerator pedal.
l Driving on rough roads can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soonas possible after such use.
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep slopes. Avoid driving on steep slopes even
though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Driving through water
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If the electrical circuits become wet, further
operation of the vehicle will be impossible;
therefore, avoid driving through water unless absolutely necessary. If driving through wa-ter is unavoidable, use the following proce-
dure:

Check the depth of the water and the terrain before attempting to drive through it. Driveslowly to avoid creating excessive water
splashing.
CAUTIONl Never drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or ex- haust pipe. Do not change the gearshift leverposition ( M/T) or the selector lever position
(A/T or CVT) while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can adverse-
ly affect the life span of the vehicle; we rec- ommend you to take the necessary measuresto prepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.
l After driving through water, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning prop- erly. If the brakes are wet and not function-
ing properly, dry them out by driving slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal. In- spect each part of the vehicle carefully.Inspection and maintenance
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After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
l Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
l Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.
l Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
l After driving through water, check the
engine, transmission and differential oil. If the oil or grease is milky or cloudy be-
cause of water contamination, it must be replaced with new oil or grease.
l Check the inside of the vehicle. If water
entry is found, dry the carpet etc.
l Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp
bulb is flooded with water, we recom- mend you to have it drained.
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
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Warning display type 1Warning display type 2NOTElThe combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model.CAUTIONl The system may be malfunctioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the display/indicator goes out. If they go out,
there is no abnormal condition. If they do not go out or appear frequently, it is not nec- essary to stop the vehicle immediately, but
we recommend you to have your vehicle in- spected.Towing
E00624400050CAUTIONl When towing the vehicle with only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the
ground, do not place the ignition switch in the “ON” position or do not put the opera- tion mode in ON. Placing the ignition switchin the “ON” position or putting the operation
mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate, resulting in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method depends
on the transmission type and the vehicle’s drive configuration.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page 8-21.Cruise control*
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Cruise control is an automatic speed controlsystem that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-vated at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.
CAUTIONl When you do not wish to drive at a set
speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
l Do not use cruise control when driving con-
ditions will not allow you to stay at the same
speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill slope.CAUTIONl On vehicles with
M/T, do not move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position
while driving at a set speed without depress- ing the clutch pedal. The engine will run too
fast and might be damaged.NOTEl Cruise control may not be able to keep your
speed on uphills or downhills.
l Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.
You may use the accelerator pedal if you
want to stay at your set speed.
l Your speed may increase to more than the
set speed on a steep downhill. You must use the brake to control your speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.
Cruise control switches
A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.
Cruise control*
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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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