Mitsubishi ASX User Manual

NOTE
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The
engine can only be started when the se-
lector lever is in the “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
For safety reasons, the engine should be star-
ted when the selector lever is in the “P”
(PARK) position in which the driving wheels
lock.
6. Press the engine switch.
7. Make sure that all warning lamps are func-
tioning properly.
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 vehicles)
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1. Fasten the seat belt.
2.
Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
4. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
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On vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, the starter will not operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(Clutch interlock).
5. Place
the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.
6. Press the engine switch.
The
diesel preheat indication lamp will first
illuminate, and then after a short time go out,
indicating that preheating is completed. The
engine will start.
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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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Putting the operation mode in ON will also
start preheating the engine. When the engine
has not been started within about 5 seconds
after the diesel preheat indication lamp went
out, put the operation mode in OFF. Then, at-
tempt the engine start procedure to preheat
the engine again.
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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.
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To protect the engine, the high-speed mode
may not be selected while the engine coolant
temperature is low.
Stopping the engine
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WARNING
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Do
not operate the engine switch while
driving except in an emergency. If the en-
gine is stopped while driving, the brake
servomechanism will cease to function
and braking efficiency will deteriorate.
Also, the power steering system will not
function and it will require greater man-
ual effort to operate the steering. This
could result in a serious accident.
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If
you have to bring the engine to an emergen-
cy stop while driving, press and hold the en-
gine switch for 3 seconds or more, or press it
quickly 3 times or more. The engine will
stop and the operation mode will go to ACC.
Locking and unlocking
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Mitsubishi ASX Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	ASX
Category	Automobile
Language	English