2020 MITSUBISHI ASX Owner's Manual (in English)

If the ABS warning lamp/display and brake warning
lamp/display illuminate at the same timeWarning lampWarning display
The ABS and brake force distribution func- tion may not work, so hard braking could
make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and we rec-
ommend you to have it checked.
NOTEz The ABS warning lamp and brake warning
lamp illuminate at the same time and the
warning displays appear alternately on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay.After driving on icy roads
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove
any snow and ice which may have accumula- ted around the wheels. On vehicles that have
an ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) or the cables located at each wheel.
FrontRear
Electric power steering
system (EPS)
The power steering system operates while the engine is running. It helps reduce the effort
needed to turn the steering wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical
steering capability in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-
cle, but you will notice it takes much more effort to steer. If this happens, have your ve-
hicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.:ARN,NGz Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving. Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,
possibly resulting in an accident.
Electric power steering system (EPS)
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NOTEzDuring repeated full-lock turning of the
steering wheel (for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking space), a protection function may be activa-
ted to prevent overheating of the power steering system. This function will make the
steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In
this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel for a while. When the system has
cooled down, the steering action will return to normal.
z If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
cle is stationary with the headlamps on, the
headlamps may become dim. This behaviour is not abnormal. The headlamps will returnto their original brightness after a shortwhile.
Electric power steering system
warning display
When there is a malfunction in the system, the warning display will appear on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis- play.
CAUT,ONz If the warning display appears while engine
is running, have the vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible. It may become
harder to turn the steering wheel.Active stability control
(ASC)*
The Active Stability Control (ASC) takes
overall control of the anti-lock brake system, traction control function and stability control
function to help maintain the vehicle

NOTEzWhen 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.
z When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.Traction control function
On slippery surfaces, the traction control
function prevents the drive wheels from spin- ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle tostart moving from a stopped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while press-
ing the acceleration pedal.
CAUT,ONz 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
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.
NOTEz The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.“ASC OFF” switch
The ASC is automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON. You can deactivate 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.
CAUT,ONz For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should be operated when your vehicle is stopped.CAUT,ONz Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.NOTEz When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In such
situations, temporarily turning off the ASC with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it
easier to move out your vehicle.
z Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction control function.
z If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will ac- tivate and the ASC will turn back on.ASC operation display or ASC
OFF display -ASC operation display/ASC indica- tor
The display/indicator will blink when the ASC is operating. -ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indica-
tor
This display/indicator will turn on
when the ASC is turned off with the “ASC OFF” switch.
Active stability control (ASC)*
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CAUT,ONzWhen display/indicator blinks, ASC is
operating, which means that the road is slip- pery or that your vehicle

CAUT,ONzOn vehicles with M/T, do not move the gear-
shift 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.NOTEz Cruise control may not be able to keep your
speed on uphills or downhills.
z Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.
You may use the accelerator pedal if you
want to stay at your set speed.
z 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.

B- SET - switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the
desired speed.

C- RES + switch
Used to increase the set speed and to return to
the original set speed.

D- CANCEL switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.NOTEz When operating the cruise control switches,
press the cruise control switches correctly. The set speed driving may be deactivated
automatically if two or more switches of the
cruise control are pressed at the same time.To activate
1. With the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is in ON,
press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch (A) to turn on the cruise control. The “CRUISE” indication lamp in the
meter cluster will come on.Cruise control*
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2.Accelerate or decelerate to your desired
speed, then push down and release the SET - switch (B) when the “CRUISE”
indication lamp is illuminated. The vehi- cle will then maintain the desired speed.NOTEz When you release the SET - switch, the ve-
hicle speed will be set.To increase the set speed
There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.
RES + switch
Push up and hold the RES + switch (C) while
driving at the set speed, and your speed will then gradually increase.
When you reach your desired speed, release
the switch. Your new cruising speed is now set.
To increase your speed in small amounts, push up the RES + switch for less than about
1 second and release it.
Each time you push up the RES + switch, your vehicle will go about 1.6 km/h (1 mph)
faster.
Accelerator pedal
While driving at the set speed, use the accel-
erator pedal to reach your desired speed and
then push down the SET - switch (B) and re- lease the switch momentarily to set a new de-
sired cruising speed.
To decrease the set speed
There are 2 ways to decrease the set speed.
SET - switch
Push down and hold the SET - switch (B) while driving at the set speed, and your speed will slow down gradually.
Cruise control*
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When you reach your desired speed, release
the switch. Your new cruising speed is now set.
To slow down your speed in small amounts, push down the SET - switch for less than
about 1 second and release it.
Each time you push down the SET - switch, your vehicle will slow down by about
1.6 km/h (1 mph).
Brake pedal
While driving at the set speed, use the brake
pedal, which disengages the cruise control,
then push down the SET - switch (B) and re-
lease the switch momentarily to set a new de- sired cruising speed.
To temporarily increase or de-
crease the speed
To temporarily increase the speed
Depress the accelerator pedal as you would
normally. When you release the pedal, you will return to your set speed.
NOTEz In some driving conditions, the set speed
driving may be deactivated. If this happens,refer to “To activate” on page 6-45 and re-
peat the speed setting procedure.
To temporarily decrease the
speed
Depress the brake pedal to decrease the
speed. To return to the previously set speed, push up the RES + switch (C).
Cruise control*
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Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page
6-48.To deactivate
The set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:
z Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch (A) (Cruise control will be turned off.)
z Press the CANCEL switch (D).
z Depress the brake pedal.
The set speed driving is deactivated automat-
ically in any of the following ways.
z When you depress the clutch pedal (on
vehicles with M/T).
z When your speed slows to about
15 km/h (9 mph) or more below the set
speed because of a hill, etc.
z When your speed slows to about
40 km/h (25 mph) or less.
z When the Active Stability Control
(ASC) starts operating. (if so equipped)
Refer to “Active Stability Control (ASC)” on page 6-42.:ARN,NGz On vehicles equipped with CVT, although
the set speed driving will be deactivated
when shifting to the “N” (NEUTRAL) po-
sition, never move the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and
could cause a serious accident.
Also, the set speed driving may be deactiva-
ted as follows:
z When the engine speed rises and ap-
proaches the tachometer