Mitsubishi ASX User Manual

On vehicles equipped with CVT, make sure
the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with CVT
NOTE
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On
vehicles with CVT, the starter will not op-
erate unless the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
For safety reasons, start the engine in the “P”
(PARK) position so that the wheels are locked.
6. After turning the ignition key to the “ON” po-
sition, make certain that all warning lamps
are functioning properly before starting the
engine.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE
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Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
Starting the engine (diesel-powered ve-
hicles)
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[For
vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
For information on operations for vehicles equip-
ped with the keyless operation system, refer to
“Keyless operation system: Starting” on page 4-13.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless oper-
ation system]
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.
The
diesel preheat indication lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go out,
indicating that preheating is completed.
NOTE
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If
the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp is on for a longer time.
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When the engine has not been started within
about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi-
cation lamp went out, return the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn the key
to the “ON” position to preheat the engine
again.
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When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat
indication lamp does not come on even if the
ignition key is placed in the “ON” position.
Start the engine by turning the ignition key
right to the “START” position.
7. Turn the ignition key to the “START” posi-
tion without depressing the accelerator pedal,
and release it when the engine starts.
NOTE
l
Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine warms
up.
Using the MIVEC engine
The MIVEC engine automatically switches its in-
take-valve control between a low-speed mode and
a high-speed mode in accordance with driving con-
ditions for maximum engine performance.
NOTE
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To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolant
temperature is low.
Starting and driving
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Mitsubishi ASX Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	ASX
Category	Automobile
Language	English