2018 MITSUBISHI ASX differential

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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Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles E00606802085
Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the 4 wheels, the driving performance of the ve-
hicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by the condition of the tyres.

Pay close attention to the tyres.
l Install only the specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 11-12.
l Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the
same size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of
the tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.
l All tyres should be rotated before the
wear difference between the front and rear tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expec- ted if there is a difference in wear between
tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 10-15.
l Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.
CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences. Using tyres of different
size, type, brands or degree of wear, will in- crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driving sys-
tem. Further, the drive train will be subjec-
ted to excessive loading possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.
Towing
CAUTIONl Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.
If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type C or Type D equipment.
l Even in “2WD” drive mode, the vehicle can-
not be towed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
WARNINGl Do not crank the engine while the vehicle
is jacked up.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the vehicle may roll off the jack.Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. We recommend you to have the ve- hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles
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lAn operation noise is emitted from the
engine compartment or you can feel a shock from the brake pedal when start
driving immediately after starting the en-
gine. These are normal sounds or opera- tions that the ABS makes when perform-ing a self-check. It does not indicate a
malfunction.
l The ABS can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops working when the vehicle slows below approximately5 km/h (3 mph).CAUTIONl The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take safety precautions and to drive carefully.
l To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure all 4
wheels and tyres are the same size and the same type.
l Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS may stop functioning properly.ABS warning lamp/display
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Warning lampWarning display type 1Warning display type 2
If there is a malfunction in the system, the
ABS warning lamp will come on and the
warning display will appear on the informa- tion screen in the multi-information display.
Under normal conditions, the ABS warning
lamp only comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position or the opera- tion mode is put in ON and goes off a few
seconds later.
CAUTIONl Any of the following indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and only the standard brake system is working. (The standardbrake system is functioning normally.) If
this happens, we recommend you to have
your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the warning lamp does notcome on or it remains on and does not go
off.
• The warning lamp comes on while driv-
ing.
• The warning display appears while driv-
ing.If the warning lamp/display il-
luminate while driving
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If only the ABS warning lamp/ display illuminate
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether the lamp goes out after a few minutes driv-
ing; if it then remains off during driving,
there is no problem.
However, if the warning lamp/display do not disappear, or if they come on again when the
vehicle is driven, we recommend you to have the vehicle checked.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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CAUTIONlDo not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC
may stop functioning properly.NOTEl An operation noise may be emitted from the
engine compartment in the following situa-
tions. The sound is associated with checking the operations of the ASC. At this time, you
may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while af-
ter the engine is turned on.
l When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin- ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
l When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control
function prevents the drive wheels from spin-
ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stopped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steering performance as the vehicle turns while press-
ing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTIONl When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.Stability control function
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The stability control function is designed to
help the driver maintain control of the vehicle
on slippery roads or during rapid steering ma-
noeuvres. It works by controlling the engine output and brake on each wheel.
NOTEl The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.“ASC OFF” switch
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The ASC is automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON. You candeactivate the system by pressing down the
“ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the
display/
indicator will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch;
the
display/indicator is turned off.
CAUTIONl For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should be operated when your vehicle is stopped.
l Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.
Active stability control (ASC)*
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Check the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they are cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified value.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valves.
Wheel condition
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1- Location of the tread wear indicator
2- Tread wear indicator
Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and other damage. Replace the tyres if there are deep
cuts or cracks. Also check each tyre for pieces of metal or pebbles.
The use of worn tyres can be very dangerous
because of the greater chance of skidding or
hydroplaning. The tread depth of the tyres
must exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres to meet the minimum requirement for use.
Tread wear indicators will appear on the sur-
face of the tyre as the tyre wears, thereby in-
dicating that the tyre no longer meets the
minimum requirement for use. When these wear indicators appear, the tyres must be re-
placed with new ones.
On 4-wheel drive vehicles, when replacement of any of the tyres is necessary, replace all of
them.CAUTIONl Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no wear differences.
Using tyres of different size, type, brands or degree of wear, will increase the differential
oil temperature, resulting in possible damage
to the driving system. Further, the drive train will be subjected to excessive loading, possi-bly leading to oil leakage, component seiz-ure, or other serious faults.Replacing tyres and wheels
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CAUTIONl Avoid using different size tyres from the one
listed and the combined use of different
types of tyres, as this can affect driving safe- ty.
Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page
11-12.
l Even if a wheel has the same rim size and
offset as the specified type of wheel, its
shape may prevent it from being fitted cor- rectly. We recommend you to consult a spe-
cialist before using wheels that you have.
l As your vehicle is equipped with a tyre pres-
sure monitoring system, only MITSUBISHI
MOTORS genuine wheels should be used.
Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it will not be possible
to install the tyre inflation pressure sensors
properly.
Refer to “Tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)*” on page 6-71.
Tyres
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No.ItemQuantityLubricants
Engine coolant (die-
sel-powered vehicles)
1600 models
7.4 litres [includes
0.62 litre in the re- serve tank]ALTECO Freecor DSC, BASF Glysantin Alu
Protect Premium/G30 or G33, or Brugarolas Bra- dol 497
2200 models
7.5 litres [includes
0.65 litre in the re- serve tank]MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE SUPER
LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMIUM or equiva-
lent*5Automatic transmission fluid8.2 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF-J36CVT fluid6.9 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE CVTF-J4*
: similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid tech-
nologyCAUTIONl For the automatic transmission fluid, use only the
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE ATF and for the CVT fluid, use only the MITSUBISHI MOTORS
GENUINE CVTF. Use of a different fluids could damage the transmission.No.ItemQuantityLubricants
7Manual transmission oil
5 M/T1600 models2.0 litresMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE NEW MUL-
TI GEAR OIL ECO API GL-4, SAE 75W-80 or
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE NEW MUL- TI GEAR OIL API GL-3, SAE 75W-806 M/T1600 mod-els2WD2.6 litres4WD2.7 litres8Transfer oil0.5 litreMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Super Hy- poid Gear Oil API GL-5 SAE 809Rear differential oil0.4 litreMITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Super Hy-poid Gear Oil API GL-5 SAE 80
Refill capacities
11-18OGAE18E1Specifications11

Keyless operation system.................................. 3-07
Keys...................................................................3-02
L
Labeling...........................................................11-02
Lamp monitor buzzer........................................ 5-53
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)...................... 6-68
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas)............................................. 10-18
Licence plate lamps Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-35
Link System.......................................................7-46
Lubricants........................................................ 11-15
Luggage hooks.................................................. 7-81
Luggage room lamp.......................................... 7-74 Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-27
LW/MW/FM radio............................................ 7-11
M
Making a luggage compartment........................ 4-08
Manual transmission......................................... 6-23
Map lamps......................................................... 7-74
Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-27
Mirror
Inside rear-view mirror................................. 6-08
Outside rear-view mirrors............................. 6-10
Modification/alterations to the electri- cal or fuel systems............................................2-06
Multi-information display................................. 5-03
O
Oil Engine oil.................................................... 10-05
Manual transmission oil.............................. 11-15
Rear differential oil..................................... 11-15
Transfer oil.................................................. 11-15
Operation mode................................................. 3-14
Operation under adverse driving conditions..... 8-25
Outside rear-view mirrors................................. 6-10
Overheating....................................................... 8-04
P
Parking.............................................................. 6-07Parking brake................................................ 6-06
Position lamps (type 1)
Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-30
Position lamps (type 2)
Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-33
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers.......................................... 5-64
Pregnant women restraint.................................. 4-14
Puncture (tyre changing)................................... 8-13
R
Rear combination lampsReplacement................................................ 10-34
Rear differential oil......................................... 11-15
Rear fog lamp Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-34
Switch........................................................... 5-58
Rear room lamp
Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-27
Rear shelf panel................................................. 7-80
Rear turn-signal lamps Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-34
Rear window demister switch........................... 5-64
Rear-view camera..............................................6-81
Rear-view mirror Inside............................................................. 6-08
Outside.......................................................... 6-10
Refill capacities............................................... 11-15
Replacement of lamp bulbs............................. 10-26
Reversing lamps Bulb location and capacity.......................... 10-26
Replacement................................................ 10-34
Reversing sensor system................................... 6-77
Roof carrier precaution......................................6-85
Room lamp (front).............................................7-73
Room lamp (rear).............................................. 7-74
Running-in recommendations........................... 6-04
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Safe driving techniques..................................... 6-03
Seat belt............................................................. 4-09 Adjustable seat belt anchor........................... 4-12
Child restraint................................................4-15
Force limiter.................................................. 4-15
Inspection...................................................... 4-24
Pregnant women restraint............................. 4-14
Pretensioner...................................................4-14
Alphabetical index
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OGAE18E1Alphabetical index