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Mitsubishi ASX (2020 year). Manual in english - page 8

Wiper and washer switch

Rear window wiper and wash-

NOTE

Precautions to observe when

er

using wipers and washers

z

The rear window wiper will automatically

The rear window wiper and washer switch

perform several continuous operations if the

z

If the moving wipers become blocked

gearshift lever or the selector lever is put in

can be operated with the ignition switch or

partway through a sweep by ice or other

the “R” position while the windscreen wip-

the operation mode in ON or ACC.

deposits on the glass, the wipers may

ers or the rear window wiper is operating.

temporarily stop operating to prevent the

(automatic operation mode).

motor from overheating. In this case,

After the automatic operation, the rear win-

park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the

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dow wiper will stop operating if the knob is

in the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the

ignition switch to the “LOCK” position

“INT” position, the rear window wiper will

or put the operation mode in OFF, and

return to the intermittent operation.

then remove the ice or other deposits.

It is possible to set the rear window wiper to

The wipers will start operating again af-

perform the automatic operation only if the

ter the wiper motor cools down, so

gearshift lever or the selector lever is put in

check that the wipers operate before us-

the “R” position while the rear window wip-

er is operating with the knob in the “INT”

ing them.

position.

z

Do not use the wipers when the glass is

For further information, we recommend you

dry.

INT- The wiper operates continuously

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

They may scratch the glass surface and

for several seconds then oper-

thorized Service Point.

the blades wear out prematurely.

ates intermittently at intervals of

If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the

z

z

Before using the wipers in cold weather,

about every 8 seconds

knob to the “INT” position twice quickly to

check that the wiper blades are not fro-

operate the rear window wiper continuously.

OFF- Off

zen onto the glass. The motor may burn

(continuous operation mode)

The washer fluid will be sprayed

Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stop

out if the wipers are used with the blades

-

onto the rear window when the

the rear window wiper continuous operation.

frozen onto the glass.

knob is turned fully in either di-

z

The interval for intermittent operation can be

z

Avoid using the washer continuously for

adjusted.

rection.

more than 20 seconds. Do not operate

For further information, we recommend you

The wipers operate automatical-

the washer when the fluid reservoir is

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

ly several times while the wash-

empty.

thorized Service Point.

er fluid is being sprayed.

Otherwise, the motor may burn out.

Instruments and controls

5-61

Rear window demister switch

z Periodically check the level of washer

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

Horn switch

fluid in the reservoir and refill if re-

the demister is on.

quired.

Press the steering wheel

on or

around the

During cold weather, add a recommen-

“

” mark.

ded washer solution that will not freeze

in the washer reservoir. Failure to do so

could result in loss of washer function

and frost damage to the system compo-

5

nents.

Rear window demister

switch

The rear window demister switch can be op-

erated when the engine is running.

NOTE

Push the switch to turn on the rear window

z

When the rear window demister switch is

demister. It will be turned off automatically

pressed, the outside rear-view mirrors are

in approximately 20 minutes. To turn off the

defogged or defrosted. Refer to “Heated mir-

demister within approximately

20 minutes,

ror” on page 6-11.

push the switch again.

z

The demister switch is not to melt snow but

to clear mist.

Remove snow before use of the demister

switch.

z

When cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow, use a soft cloth and wipe gently along

the heater wires, being careful not to damage

the wires.

z

Do not allow objects to touch the inside of

the rear window glass, damaged or broken

wires may result.

5-62

Instruments and controls

Driving, alcohol and drugs

Driving, alcohol and drugs

Seat belts

Carrying children in the vehi-

cle

Before starting the vehicle, make sure that

Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the

you and your passengers have fastened your

most frequent causes of accidents.

z Never leave your vehicle unattended

Your driving ability can be seriously im-

seat belts.

with the key and children inside the ve-

paired even with blood alcohol levels far be-

hicle. Children may play with the driv-

Floor mats

ing controls and this could lead to an ac-

low the legal minimum. If you have been

drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated

cident.

non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or

WARNING

z Make sure that infants and small chil-

use public transportation.

dren are properly restrained in accord-

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z

Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by

Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will

correctly laying floor mats that are suita-

ance with the laws and regulations, and

not make you sober.

ble for the vehicle.

for maximum protection in case of an

Similarly, prescription and nonprescription

To prevent the floor mats from slipping

accident.

out of position, securely retain them using

drugs affect your alertness, perception and re-

z Prevent children from playing in the lug-

the hook etc.

action time. Consult with your doctor or

gage compartment. It is quite dangerous

Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal

pharmacist before driving while under the in-

to allow them to play there while the ve-

or laying one floor mat on top of another

fluence of any of these medications.

hicle is moving.

can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a

serious accident.

Loading luggage

WARNING

z NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.

When loading luggage, be careful not to load

Your perceptions are less accurate, your

above the height of seats. This is dangerous

reflexes are slower and your judgment is

not only because rearward vision will be ob-

impaired.

structed, but also the luggage may be projec-

ted into the passenger compartment under

hard braking.

Safe driving techniques

Driving safety and protection against injury

cannot be fully ensured. However, we recom-

mend that you pay extra attention to the fol-

lowing:

Starting and driving

6-03

Running-in recommendations

Running-in recommendations

During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles) it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a

guideline to aid long life as well as future economy and performance.

z Do not race the engine at high speeds.

z Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.

z Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.

Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.

z Do not exceed loading limits.

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z Refrain from towing a trailer.

Vehicles with M/T

Speed limit

Shift point

1600 models

2000 models

1^st gear

30 km/h (19 mph)

35 km/h (22 mph)

2^nd gear

60 km/h (37 mph)

70 km/h (43 mph)

3^rd gear

90 km/h (56 mph)

100 km/h (62 mph)

4^th gear

120 km/h (74 mph)

125 km/h (78 mph)

5^th gear

120 km/h (74 mph)

125 km/h (78 mph)

Vehicles with CVT

Shift point

Speed limit

“D” (DRIVE)

120 km/h (74 mph)

1^st position

30 km/h (19 mph)

In sports mode

2^nd position

50 km/h (30 mph)

6-04

Starting and driving

Parking brake

Shift point

Speed limit

3^rd position

70 km/h (43 mph)

4^th position

90 km/h (56 mph)

5^th position

120 km/h (74 mph)

6^th position

120 km/h (74 mph)

Parking brake

CAUTION

To release

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z

When you intend to apply the parking brake,

To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-

firmly press the brake pedal to bring the ve-

plete stop, fully apply the parking brake lever

hicle to a complete stop before pulling the

sufficiently to hold the vehicle.

parking brake lever.

Pulling the parking brake lever with the ve-

hicle moving could make the rear wheels

To apply

lock up, thereby making the vehicle unsta-

ble. It could also make the parking brake

malfunction.

NOTE

1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,

z

Apply sufficient force to the parking brake

then pull the lever up slightly.

lever to hold the vehicle stationary after the

2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.

foot brake is released.

3- Lower the lever fully.

z

If the parking brake does not hold the vehi-

cle stationary after the foot brake is released,

have your vehicle checked immediately.

1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,

then pull the lever up without pushing

the button at the end of hand grip.

Starting and driving

6-05

Parking

On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the

CAUTION

Parking

parking brake and place the gearshift lever

z

Before driving, be sure that the parking

To park the vehicle, fully engage the parking

into the 1^st position.

brake is fully released and brake warning

On vehicles equipped with CVT, apply the

lamp is off.

brake, and then move the gearshift lever to 1^st

parking brake and place the selector lever in-

If you drive without the parking brake fully

or “R” (Reverse) position for vehicles equip-

released, the warning display will appear on

to the “P” (PARK) position.

ped with M/T, or set the selector lever to “P”

the information screen in the multi-informa-

If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.

(PARK) position for vehicles equipped with

tion display.

CVT.

If a vehicle is driven without releasing the

parking brake, the brake will be overheated,

NOTE

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Parking on a hill

resulting in ineffective braking and possible

z If your vehicle is equipped with CVT, be

brake failure.

sure to apply the parking brake before mov-

To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow

ing selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-

Warning lamp

these procedures:

tion. If you move the selector lever to the

“P” (Park) position before applying the park-

Parking on a downhill slope

ing brake, it may be difficult to disengage

the selector lever from the “P” (Park) posi-

Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and

tion when next you drive the vehicle, requir-

move the vehicle forward until the kerb side

ing application of a strong force to the selec-

Warning display

wheel gently touches the kerb.

tor lever to move from the “P” (Park) posi-

On vehicles equipped with M/T, apply the

tion.

parking brake and place the gearshift lever

into the “R” (Reverse) position.

Parking with the engine run-

On vehicles equipped with A/T, CVT, apply

ning

the parking brake and place the selector lever

If the brake warning lamp does not extin-

into the “P” (PARK) position.

z

Never leave the engine running while you

guish when the parking brake is fully re-

If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.

take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the

leased, the brake system may be behaving

engine running in a closed or poorly ventila-

abnormal.

Parking on an uphill slope

Have your vehicle checked immediately.

ted place.

For details, refer to “Brake warning lamp”

Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and

on page 5-44.

move the vehicle back until the kerb side

wheel gently touches the kerb.

6-06

Starting and driving

Steering wheel height and reach adjustment

WARNING

Steering wheel height and

Inside rear-view mirror

z Leaving the engine running risks injury

reach adjustment

Adjust the rear-view mirror only after making

or death from accidentally moving the

gearshift lever (M/T) or the selector lever

any seat adjustments so you have a clear

1. Release the lever while holding the

(CVT) or the accumulation of toxic ex-

view to the rear of the vehicle.

steering wheel up.

haust fumes on the passenger compart-

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

ment.

position.

Type 1

3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-

Where you park

ing the lever fully upward.

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WARNING

z Do not park your vehicle in areas where

combustible materials such as dry grass

or leaves can come in contact with a hot

Type 2

exhaust, since a fire could occur.

Do not keep the steering wheel

fully turned for a long time

More effort could be required to turn the

A- Locked

steering wheel.

B- Release

Refer to

“Electric power steering system

WARNING

(EPS)” on page 6-41.

z Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view

WARNING

mirror while driving. This can be danger-

When leaving the vehicle

ous.

z

Do not attempt to adjust the steering

wheel while you are driving the vehicle.

Always adjust the mirror before driving.

Always carry the key and lock all doors and

the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unatten-

Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the

ded.

view through the rear window.

Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit

area.

Starting and driving

6-07

Inside rear-view mirror

To adjust the vertical mirror

To reduce the glare

Type 2

position

When the headlamps of the vehicles behind

you are very bright, the reflection factor of

Type 1

It is possible to move the mirror up and down

the rear-view mirror is automatically changed

to adjust its position.

The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can

to reduce the glare.

be used to adjust the mirror to reduce the

glare from the headlamps of vehicles behind

you during night driving.

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To adjust the mirror position

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

It is possible to move the mirror up/down and

1- Normal

ON, the reflection factor of the mirror is au-

left/right to adjust its position.

2- Anti-glare

tomatically changed.

NOTE

z Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner

on the sensor

(1), as reduced sensitivity

could result.

6-08

Starting and driving

Outside rear-view mirrors

1. Place the lever (A) to the same side as

Retracting and extending the

Outside rear-view mirrors

the mirror whose adjustment is desired.

outside mirrors

To adjust the mirror position

The outside mirror can be folded in towards

Except for vehicles equipped with the mirror

The outside rear-view mirrors can be operat-

retractor switch

the side window to prevent damage when

ed when the ignition switch or the operation

parking in narrow areas.

mode is in ON or ACC.

CAUTION

WARNING

z Do not drive the vehicle with the mirror fol-

ded in.

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z

Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view

Vehicles equipped with the mirror retractor switch

The lack of rearward visibility normally pro-

mirrors while driving. This can be dan-

vided by the mirror could lead to an acci-

gerous.

dent.

Always adjust the mirrors before driving.

z

Your vehicle is equipped with convex type

mirrors.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

Please take into consideration, that ob-

mirror retractor switch]

jects you see in the mirror will look small-

Push the mirror towards the back of the vehi-

er and farther away compared to a nor-

L- Left outside mirror adjustment

cle with your hand to retract it in. When ex-

mal flat mirror.

R- Right outside mirror adjustment

tending the mirror, pull it out towards the

Do not use this mirror to estimate dis-

tance of following vehicles when changing

front of the vehicle until it clicks to lock in

lanes.

2. Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up

place.

or down to adjust the mirror position.

1- Up

2- Down

3- Right

4- Left

3. Return the lever (A) back to the middle

position (•).

Starting and driving

6-09

Outside rear-view mirrors

[For vehicles equipped with the mirror re-

Retracting and extending the

CAUTION

tractor switch]

mirrors without using the mir-

z

It is possible to retract and extend the mir-

ror retractor switch

rors by hand. After retracting a mirror using

Retracting and extending the

the mirror retractor switch, however, you

[Vehicles with keyless entry system]

mirrors using the mirror retrac-

should extend it by using the switch again,

The mirrors automatically retract or extend

tor switch

not by hand. If you extended the mirror by

when the doors are locked or unlocked using

hand after retracting it using the switch, it

With the ignition switch or the operation

the remote control switches of the keyless en-

would not properly lock in position. As a re-

mode in ON or ACC, push the mirror retrac-

try system.

sult, the mirror could move because of the

tor switch to retract the mirrors.

wind or vibration while you are driving, and

Refer to

“Keyless entry system” on page

6

Push it again to extend the mirrors to their

this may limit the driver’s rearward visibili-

3-04.

original positions.

ty.

[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation

After turning the ignition switch to the

system]

“LOCK” position or putting the operation

The mirrors automatically retract or extend

mode in OFF, it is possible to retract and ex-

NOTE

when the doors are locked or unlocked using

tend the mirrors using the mirror retractor

Be careful not to get your hands trapped

z

the remote control switches or the keyless op-

switch for approximately 30 seconds.

while a mirror is moving.

eration function of the keyless operation sys-

z

If you move a mirror by hand or it moves af-

tem.

ter hitting a person or object, you may not be

Refer to “Keyless operation system: To oper-

able to return it to its original position using

ate using the keyless operation function, Key-

the mirror retractor switch. If this happens,

push the mirror retractor switch to place the

less entry system” on pages 3-11 and 3-22.

mirror in its retracted position and then push

the switch again to return the mirror to its

NOTE

original position.

z

When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail

z Functions can be modified as stated below.

to operate as intended, please refrain from

Consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

repeated pushing of the retractor switch as

ized Service Point.

this action can result in burn-out of the mir-

ror motor circuits.

6-10

Starting and driving

Ignition switch

The heater will be turned off automatically in

NOTE

NOTE

approximately 20 minutes.

• Automatically extend when the following

The outside rear-view mirrors can be retrac-

operation is performed.

ted or extended by the following operations,

[Except vehicles equipped with keyless

even if the functions have been modified as

operation system]

stated above.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-

After pressing the LOCK switch on the re-

tion.

mote control switch to lock the doors and

[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation

tailgate, if the LOCK switch is pressed again

system]

twice in a row within approximately 30 sec-

Put the operation mode in ON.

onds, the outside rear-view mirrors will re-

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• Automatically retract when the driver’s

tract.

door is opened after turning the ignition

After pressing the UNLOCK switch on the

switch to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position

remote control switch to unlock the doors

or putting the operation mode in OFF or

and tailgate, if the UNLOCK switch is press-

ACC.

ed again twice in a row within approximate-

• Automatically extend when the vehicle

ly 30 seconds, the outside rear-view mirrors

speed reaches approximately

30 km/h

will extend again.

Ignition switch

(19 mph).

• Deactivate the automatic extension func-

[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-

tion.

Heated mirror

tion system]

To demist or defrost the outside rear-view

For information on operations for vehicles

mirrors, press the rear window demister

equipped with the keyless operation system,

switch.

refer to

“Keyless operation system: Engine

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

switch” on page 3-13.

the demister is on.

Starting and driving

6-11

Ignition switch

[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless

START

NOTE

operation system]

• The time until the power cuts out can be

The starter motor operates. After the engine

changed to approximately 60 minutes.

has started, release the key and it will auto-

• The ACC power auto-cutout function can

matically return to the “ON” position.

be deactivated.

For details, we recommend you to consult

a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

NOTE

Service Point.

z Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

immobilizer.

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To start the engine, the ID code transmitted

To remove the key

by the transponder inside the key must

1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)

match the code registered in the immobilizer

position (CVT).

computer.

2. Push the key in at the “ACC” position

Refer to “Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft

LOCK

starting system)” on page 3-03.

and keep it depressed until it is turned to

the “LOCK” position and remove it.

The engine is stopped and the steering wheel

locked. The key can only be inserted and re-

ACC power auto-cutout func-

moved in this position.

tion

After about 30 minutes has elapsed with the

ACC

ignition switch in the “ACC” position, the

function automatically cuts out the power for

The engine is stopped, but the audio system

the audio system and other electric devices

and other electric devices can be operated.

that can be operated with that position.

When the ignition switch is turned from the

ON

“ACC” position, the power is supplied again

The engine is running, and all the vehicle’s

to those devices.

electrical devices can be operated.

NOTE

z It is possible to modify functions as follows:

6-12

Starting and driving

Steering wheel lock

Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.

CAUTION

Starting

z Do not remove the ignition key from the ig-

To unlock

nition switch while driving. The steering

wheel will be locked, causing loss of con-

Tips for starting

Turn the key to the “ACC” position while

trol.

moving the steering wheel slightly right and

z If the engine is stopped while driving, the

z

Do not operate the starter motor continu-

left.

brake servomechanism will cease to function

ously longer than 10 seconds; doing so

and braking efficiency will deteriorate. Also,

could run down the battery. If the engine

the power steering system will not function

does not start, turn the ignition switch

and it will require greater manual effort to

back to “LOCK”, wait a few seconds,

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operate the steering.

and then try again. Trying repeatedly

z Do not leave the key in the “ON” position

for a long time when the engine is not run-

with the starter motor still turning will

ning, doing so will cause the battery to be

damage the starter mechanism.

discharged.

z Do not turn the key to the “START” position

WARNING

while the engine is running. Doing so could

damage the starter motor.

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly

z

ventilated area any longer than is needed

to move your vehicle in or out of the area.

Steering wheel lock

Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and

CAUTION

can be fatal.

[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-

z

Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.

In some countries, it is prohibited to leave

tion system]

the key in the vehicle when parked.

CAUTION

For information on operations for vehicles

equipped with the keyless operation system,

z

Never attempt to start the engine by pushing

refer to “Keyless operation system: Steering

or pulling the vehicle.

wheel lock” on page 3-17.

z

Do not run the engine at high revolutions or

drive the vehicle at high speed until the en-

[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless

gine has had a chance to warm up.

operation system]

z

Release the ignition key as soon as the en-

gine starts to avoid damaging the starter mo-

tor.

To lock

Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.

Starting and driving

6-13

Starting

Starting the engine

On vehicles equipped with CVT, make

NOTE

sure the selector lever is in the

“P”

[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-

(PARK) position.

z Minor noises may be heard on engine start-

tion system]

up. These will disappear as the engine

For information on operation for vehicles

warms up.

equipped with the keyless operation system,

V

ehicles with M/T

Vehicles with CVT

refer to “Keyless operation system: Starting

When it is difficult to start the

and stopping the engine” on page 3-18.

engine

After several attempts, you may experience

[Except vehicles equipped with keyless op-

6

that the engine still does not start.

eration system]

1. Make sure that all electric devices, such

The starting procedure is as follows:

as lamps, air conditioning blower and

1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat

rear window demister, are turned off.

belt.

2. While depressing the brake pedal (CVT)

2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

or the clutch pedal (M/T), press the ac-

3. Press and hold the brake pedal down

celerator pedal halfway and hold it there,

firmly with your right foot.

NOTE

then crank the engine. Release the accel-

4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).

On vehicles with CVT, the starter will not

erator pedal, immediately after the en-

5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place

z

operate unless the selector lever is in the “P”

gine starts.

the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)

(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.

position.

For safety reasons, start the engine in the

“P” (Park) position so that the wheels are

locked.

6. After turning the ignition switch to the

“ON” position, make certain that all

warning lamps are functioning properly

before starting the engine.

7. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”

position without depressing the accelera-

tor pedal, and release it when the engine

starts.

6-14

Starting and driving

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

3. If the engine still will not start, the en-

You can deactivate the system by pressing the

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G)

gine could be flooded with too much

“AS&G OFF” switch.

system*

petrol. While depressing the brake pedal

Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-20.

(CVT) or the clutch pedal (M/T), push

The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system auto-

Automatically stopping the en-

the accelerator pedal all the way down

matically stops and restarts the engine with-

and hold it there, then crank the engine

gine (on vehicles equipped with

out operating the ignition switch or the en-

for 5 to 6 seconds. Return the ignition

M/T)

gine switch when the vehicle is stopped, such

switch to the “LOCK” position and re-

1. Stop the vehicle.

as at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, to re-

lease the accelerator pedal. Wait a few

While depressing the brake pedal, fully

duce exhaust gases and increase fuel efficien-

seconds, and then crank the engine again

depress the clutch pedal and place the

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cy.

for 5 to 6 seconds while depressing the

gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) posi-

brake pedal (CVT) or the clutch pedal

tion.

(M/T), but do not push the accelerator

CAUTION

pedal. Release the ignition switch if the

z If the vehicle will be stopped for a long time

engine starts. If the engine fails to start,

or if you will leave the vehicle unattended,

repeat these procedures. If the engine

turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” posi-

still will not start, we recommend you to

tion and press the engine switch to stop the

have the vehicle checked.

engine.

Using the MIVEC engine*

NOTE

The MIVEC engine automatically controls

z If the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system does

valve timing in accordance with driving con-

not operate or it operates less frequently, the

ditions for maximum engine performance.

battery capacity may have decreased. Have

your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

To turn on/off AS&G

The AS&G system is automatically activated

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

ON.

Starting and driving

6-15

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

2. Release the clutch pedal. The “

” dis-

2. When the vehicle is completely stopped

CAUTION

play will turn on and the engine will stop

and the brake pedal is fully depressed,

z

Observe the following precautions when the

automatically.

the “

” display will turn on and the en-

engine is stopped automatically. Otherwise,

gine will stop automatically.

an unexpected accident might occur when

the engine restarts automatically.

• Do not depress the accelerator pedal to

race the engine while the vehicle is stop-

ped (regardless of whether the engine is

running or stopped).

Otherwise, an unexpected accident might

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occur when the engine restarts automati-

cally.

• When the engine is automatically stopped,

do not attempt to exit the vehicle.

Because the engine restarts automatically

when the driver’s seat belt is unfastened

or the driver’s door is opened, an unex-

pected accident might occur when the ve-

hicle starts moving.

• On vehicles equipped with M/T, do not

move the gearshift lever to a position oth-

Automatically stopping the en-

er than the “N” (Neutral) position.

If the gearshift lever is moved to a posi-

gine (on vehicles equipped with

NOTE

tion other than the “N” (Neutral) position,

CVT)

When the engine is automatically stopped,

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the

“

” display blinks and the buzzer

changes will occur in the driving operations.

sounds. If the gearshift lever is returned to

1. Depress the brake pedal while moving to

Pay close attention to the following.

stop the vehicle.

the

“N” (Neutral) position, the display

• The brake booster becomes inoperative

stops blinking and the buzzer stops sound-

and the pedal effort will increase. If the

ing. The engine will not restart if the gear-

vehicle is moving, press down the brake

shift lever is in a position other than the

pedal harder than usual.

“N” (Neutral) position.

• The electric power steering system (EPS)

becomes inoperative and it will become

harder to turn the steering wheel.

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Starting and driving

Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

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In the following cases, the Auto Stop & Go

• Mode selection dial is set to the demister

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If the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system oper-

(AS&G) system will not operate and the en-

position.

ates while the air conditioning is operating,

gine will not stop automatically even if the

Refer to

“Demisting of the windscreen

both the engine and the air conditioning

vehicle is stopped.

and door windows: For quick demisting”

compressor will stop. Therefore, the wind-

• Driver’s seat belt is not fastened.

on page 7-09.

screen and door windows may mist up be-

• Driver’s door is open.

• When the air conditioning is operated in

cause only the blower will operate.

AUTO mode where the temperature con-

If the windscreen and door windows mist up,

• Parking brake operates (CVT)

trol dial is set to the max. hot or the max.

set the mode selection dial to “

” to restart

• Bonnet is open.

cool position (for vehicles with automatic

the engine.

• After the engine is started, the vehicle

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air conditioning).

→ “Mode selection dial” on page 7-03

speed never exceeded approximately

• Electric power consumption is high, such

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If the windscreen and door windows mist up

5 km/h (3 mph).

as when the rear window demister or oth-

every time the engine stops, it is recommen-

• Brake pedal is not sufficiently depressed

er electrical components are operating or

ded to deactivate the Auto Stop & Go

(CVT)

the blower speed is set to a high setting.

(AS&G) system by pressing the “Auto Stop

• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-

• Battery voltage or battery performance is

& Go (AS&G) OFF” switch.

cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat-

low.

→ “To deactivate” on page 6-20

edly or depressed harder than usual.

• The 'Check engine' warning lamp is illu-

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If the air conditioning is operating, set the

• Parking on steep hill (CVT)

minated or the “

” display is blinking.

temperature control dial higher to lengthen

• After the engine starts, approximately 30

•“

” warning display appears (CVT)

the time that the engine is stopped automati-

seconds or more have not elapsed.

•“

” display/indicator is illuminated

cally.

• After the engine restarts automatically

(CVT)

and the vehicle stops again within 10 sec-

onds.

• The steering wheel is operated.

• The selector lever is other than in the “D”

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On vehicles equipped with M/T, do not rest

(DRIVE) position (CVT)

your foot on the clutch pedal while driving

because this will cause detection of clutch

• Engine coolant temperature is low.

pedal switch malfunction and blinking of

• Ambient temperature is low.

“

” display, and AS&G system will not op-

• Air conditioning is operating and passen-

erate.

ger compartment has not sufficiently

cooled.

Starting and driving

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Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*

Automatically restarting the

Automatically stopping the en-

NOTE

engine (on vehicles equipped

gine (on vehicles equipped with

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If the engine does not restart automatically

with M/T)

CVT)

or if the engine stalls, the oil pressure warn-

ing lamp, charge warning lamp, and check

Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift

When the brake pedal is released, the “

”

engine warning lamp will illuminate.

lever is in the

“N” (Neutral) position. The

display will turn off and the engine will re-

If this occurs:

“

” display turns off and the engine restarts

start automatically.

automatically.

[On vehicles equipped with M/T]

The engine will not restart even if the clutch

pedal is depressed again. While depressing

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the brake pedal, fully depress the clutch ped-

al and turn the ignition switch to the

“START” position or press the engine switch

to start the engine.

[On vehicles equipped with CVT]

The engine will not restart even if release the

brake pedal again. Also, the

“

” display

blinks, and the buzzer sounds.

While depressing the brake pedal, move the

selector lever to the

“P” (PARK) position

and turn the ignition switch to the “START”

position or press the engine switch to start

the engine. After the engine is started, the

buzzer stops.

But the “

” display is blinking until turning

NOTE

the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position

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On vehicles with M/T, do not move the gear-

or putting the operation mode in OFF.

shift lever to a position other than the “N”

For details, refer to “Starting and stopping

(Neutral) position or do not release the

the engine” on page 3-18 or “Starting” on

clutch pedal while the engine is restarting

page 6-13.

automatically. The starter motor will stop

and the engine will not restart automatically.

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