Mitsubishi ASX (2018 year). Manual — part 16

The tyre inflation pressure sensor IDs for two
sets of tyres can be registered by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point, and the valid ID set can be switched by
the multi-information meter switch (It’s ben-
eficial in case of seasonal tyre change be-
tween summer tyre and winter tyre.)

WARNING

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The spare wheel does not have a tyre in-
flation pressure sensor.
When the spare tyre is used, the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system will not work
properly.
See a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point as soon as possible to
replace or repair the original tyre.

NOTE

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The tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) is not a substitute for regularly
checking tyre inflation pressures.
Be sure to check the tyre inflation pressures
as described in “Tyres” on page 10-13.

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The tyre inflation pressure sensor (B) is in-
stalled in the illustrated location.

•

On vehicles with Type 1 sensor which has
the metallic air valve (C), replace grom-
met and washer (D) with a new one when
the tyre is replaced.

•

On vehicles with Type 2 sensor which has
the rubber air valve (E), replace rubber air
valve (E) with a new one when the tyre is
replaced.
For

details,

please

contact

your

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.

NOTE

Type 1

Type 2

The tyre pressure monitoring

system warning lamp/display

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When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON, the tyre pressure monitoring system
warning lamp normally illuminates and goes
off a few seconds later.

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If one or more of the vehicle tyres (except for
the spare tyre) is significantly under-inflated,
the warning lamp will remain illuminated
while the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in ON.
Refer to “If the warning lamp/display illumi-
nates while driving” on page 6-74 and take
the necessary measurements.

NOTE

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In addition, the warning display will be dis-
played on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display.

Type 1

Type 2

CAUTION

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If the warning lamp does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put
in ON, it means that the tyre pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS) is not working prop-
erly. Have the system inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the
system may prevent the monitoring of the
tyre pressure. Avoid sudden braking, sharp
turning and high-speed driving.

CAUTION

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If a malfunction is detected in the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system (TPMS), the warn-
ing lamp will blink for approximately 1 mi-
nute and then remain continuously illumina-
ted.
The warning lamp will issue further warn-
ings each time the engine is restarted as long
as the malfunction exists.
Check to see whether the warning lamp goes
off after few minutes driving.
If it then goes off during driving, there is no
problem.
However, if the warning lamp does not go
off, or if it blinks again when the engine is
restarted, have the vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the
system may be preventing the monitoring of
the tyre pressure. For safety reasons, when
the warning lamp appears while driving,
avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and
high-speed driving.

NOTE

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In addition, the warning display will be dis-
played on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display.

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NOTE

Type 1

Type 2

Each tyre, including the spare (if so equip-
ped), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
tyre inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tyres of a different size than the size indi-
cated on the tyre inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tyre inflation
pressure for those tyres.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with the tyre pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tyre pressure telltale when one or more of
your tyres is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure tell-
tale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig-
nificantly under-inflated tyre causes the tyre
to overheat and can lead to tyre failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) is not a substitute for proper
tyre maintenance, and it is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system (TPMS) low tyre
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
warning lamp to indicate when the system is
not operating properly.
The warning lamp is combined with the low
tyre pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one mi-
nute and then remain continuously illumina-
ted. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-
function exists.
When the warning lamp is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal
low tyre pressure as intended.

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehi-
cle that prevent the tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) from functioning properly.
Always check the tyre pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) malfunction telltale after re-
placing one or more tyres or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or al-
ternate tyres and wheels allow the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system (TPMS) to continue
to function properly.

If the warning lamp/display il-

luminates while driving

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1. If the warning lamp illuminates, avoid

hard braking, sharp steering manoeuvres
and high speeds. You should stop and
adjust the tyres to the proper inflation
pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the
spare tyre at the same time. Refer to
“Tyres” on page 10-13

NOTE

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In addition, the warning display will be dis-
played on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display.

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NOTE

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When inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, do not apply excessive force to the
valve stem to avoid breakage.

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After inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, always reinstall the valve cap on the
valve stem.
Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could
get into the valve, resulting in damage to the
tyre inflation pressure sensor.

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Do not use metal valve caps, which may
cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion
and damage of the tyre inflation pressure
sensors.

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Once adjustments have been made, the
warning lamp will go off after a few minutes
of driving.

2. If the warning lamp remains illuminated

after you have been driving for about 10
minutes after you adjust the tyre infla-
tion pressure, one or more of the tyres
may have a puncture. Inspect the tyre
and if it has a puncture, have it repaired
by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point as soon as possible.

WARNING

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If the warning lamp/display illuminates
while you are driving, avoid hard brak-
ing, sharp steering manoeuvres and high
speeds.
Driving with an under-inflated tyre ad-
versely affects vehicle performance and
can result in an accident.

CAUTION

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The warning lamp/display may not illumi-
nate immediately in the event of a tyre blow-
out or rapid leak.

NOTE

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To avoid the risk of damage to the tyre infla-
tion pressure sensors, have any punctured
tyre repaired by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point. If the tyre repair is
not done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point, damage to the tyre
inflation pressure sensor is not covered by
your warranty.

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Do not use an aerosol puncture-repair spray
on any tyre.
Such a spray could damage the tyre inflation
pressure sensors.
Have any puncture repaired by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

NOTE

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Using the tyre repair kit may damage the
tyre inflation pressure sensor. The vehicle
must promptly be inspected and repaired by
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
may not work normally in the following cir-
cumstances:

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A wireless facility or device using the
same frequency is near the vehicle.

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Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders
and/or on the wheels.

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The tyre inflation pressure sensor’s bat-
tery is dead.

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Wheels other than MITSUBISHI
MOTORS GENUINE wheels are being
used.

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Wheels that are not fitted with tyre infla-
tion pressure sensors are being used.

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Wheels whose ID codes are not memo-
rized by the vehicle are used.

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A window tint that affects the radio
wave signals is installed.

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NOTE

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Tyre inflation pressures vary with the ambi-
ent temperature. If the vehicle is subjected to
large variations in ambient temperature, the
tyre inflation pressures may be low (causing
the warning lamp/display to come on) when
the ambient temperature is relatively low. If
the warning lamp/display comes on, adjust
the tyre inflation pressure.

Whenever the tyres and wheels

are replaced with new ones

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If new wheels with new tyre inflation pres-
sure sensors are installed, their ID codes must
be programmed into the tyre pressure moni-
toring system. Have tyre and wheel replace-
ment performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point to avoid
the risk of damaging the tyre inflation pres-
sure sensors. If the wheel replacement is not
done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point, it is not covered by your
warranty.

CAUTION

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The use of non-genuine wheels will prevent
the proper fit of the tyre inflation pressure
sensors, resulting air leakage or damage of
the sensors.

Reset of low tyre pressure

warning threshold

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The threshold is set based on the tyre pres-
sure which the reset function is executed by
following procedure.

1. Operate the multi-information meter

switch to switch the information screen
to the menu screen.
Refer to “Multi information display
switch” on page 5-04.
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is ON)” on page 5-19.

2. Lightly press the multi-information me-

ter switch to select “

” (reset

of low tyre pressure warning threshold).

3. Press and hold the multi-information

meter switch for about 3 seconds or
more, the buzzer sounds.

Type 1

Type 2

4. The warning lamp start flashing slowly.

5. Drive for a while. The reset is completed

if the warning lamp goes out.

NOTE

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The reset function should be executed every
time when the tyre pressure or tyre rotation
is adjusted.

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The reset function should be executed when
the tyre is cold. If it is executed when the
tyre is warm (e.g. after driving), there may
be a low tyre pressure warning earlier than
usual.

Tyre ID set change

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In case that 2 sets of tyre inflation pressure
sensor ID are registered in the receiver, the
valid tyre ID set can be changed by following
procedure.

1. Operate the multi-information meter

switch to switch the information screen
to the menu screen.
Refer to “Multi information display
switch” on page 5-04
Refer to “Changing the function settings
(when the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is ON)” on page 5-19

2. Lightly press the multi-information me-

ter switch to select “

” (tyre

ID set change).

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3. Press and hold the multi-information

meter switch for about 3 seconds or
more.
The setting changes the selected tyre ID
set.

Type 1

Type 2

NOTE

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Each time this procedure is done, the tyre ID
set is changed. (1 - 2 - 1 - 2 …)

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The tyre ID set is NOT changed, in case that
only 1 set of ID is registered.

NOTE

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When changing the tyre ID set, the reset
function of low tyre pressure warning
threshold is automatically started. (The
warning lamp start flashing slowly.) If the
tyre is warm at this time. the reset function
should be executed again when the tyre is
cold.

Reversing sensor system*

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This system operates when you are backing
the vehicle. It uses corner and back sensors to
detect an obstacle and the information screen
in the multi-information display and the buz-
zer to inform you of the approximate distance
to the obstacle.

CAUTION

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The reversing sensor system assists you in
determining the approximate distance be-
tween the vehicle and an obstacle located
behind the vehicle. It has limitations in terms
of detectable areas and objects, and may not
properly detect some objects. Therefore, do
not place excessive confidence in the revers-
ing sensor system and operate the vehicle as
carefully as you would do with a vehicle not
equipped with this system.

CAUTION

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Make sure to check the surroundings with
your own eyes to ensure safety. Do not oper-
ate the vehicle by relying on the reversing
sensor system alone.

Obstacle detection areas

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The detection areas of the corner and back
sensors are limited to those shown in the il-
lustration. Moreover, the sensors are unable
to detect low or thin objects or objects near
the rear bumper. Thus, make sure to check
the surroundings as you operate the vehicle in
a safe manner.

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Corner and back sensor loca-

tions

There are two corner sensors (A) at the cor-
ners of the rear bumper, and two back sensors
(B) in the centre of the rear bumper.

Reversing sensor system detec-

tion areas

Depending on whether the vehicle is equip-
ped with a towing bar, you can change the re-
versing sensor system between the standard
mode and the towing bar mode. The towing
bar mode changes the system to exclude the
area in which the towing bar is mounted from
the detection areas.

Vehicles without a towing bar
The detection areas are within approximately
60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 150 cm
(B) from the back sensors, and 60 cm (C) or
less from the ground surface, excluding the
area approximately 10 cm (D) from the
ground surface.

Vehicles with a towing bar
The detection areas are within approximately
60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 150 cm
(B) from the back sensors, and 60 cm (C) or
less from the ground surface, excluding the
area approximately 10 cm (D) from the
ground surface. The non-detection areas (E)
are within approximately 20 cm (F) from the
bumper.

NOTE

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If the rear bumper has been exposed to an
impact, the corner or back sensors may fail
and prevent the system from functioning
properly. Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

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NOTE

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The sensors do not detect objects located in
the area directly below or near the bumper.
If the height of an object is lower than the
mounted position of the corner or back sen-
sors, the sensors may not continue detecting
it even if they detected it initially.

For information on how to change the detec-
tion areas, please refer to “Changing the de-
tection areas” on page 6-80.

CAUTION

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The reversing sensor system may not operate
properly under the following conditions:

•

The sensors or surroundings are covered
with ice, snow, or mud.

•

The sensors are frozen.

•

The system receives ultrasonic noise from
other sources (the horns of other vehicles,
motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pour-
ing rain, splashing water, tyre chains,
etc.).

•

The sensors are extremely hot or cold
(while the vehicle is parked for a long pe-
riod of time under a blazing sun or in cold
weather).

•

The vehicle tilts significantly.

•

The vehicle is driven on a rough road
(with a bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy
surface).

•

The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.

CAUTION

•

The sensors or surroundings have been
wiped by hand, or stickers or accessories
have been attached.

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The reversing sensor system may not proper-
ly detect the following:

•

Objects that are thin, such as wire nets or
ropes.

•

Objects that absorb sound waves, such as
snow.

•

Objects that are shaped with a sharp an-
gle.

•

Objects with a smooth surface, such as
glass.

•

Objects that are low, such as kerbstones.

NOTE

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The buzzer may sound lower than the nor-
mal warning sound when the reversing sen-
sor system is receiving ultrasonic noise from
other sources, but this is not a malfunction.
The buzzer will stop sounding and the sys-
tem will return to normal operation after the
noise is no longer received.

To operate

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To operate the system, move the gearshift
lever or selector lever to the “R” position
while the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in ON. When the reversing sensor
system is operated, the reversing sensor sys-
tem operation indication lamp (A) will turn
on. To stop the operation, push the “SO-
NAR” switch; the reversing sensor system
operation indication lamp (A) is turned off.

NOTE

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Only when the gearshift lever or selector
lever is in the “R” position, the reversing
sensor system can be operated or be stopped
by using the “SONAR” switch.

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Warning for obstacles

If there is an obstacle behind the vehicle, a
warning will be issued with the information
screen in the multi-information display and a
warning buzzer.

Type 2

Type 1

1- Corner sensor (left)
2- Back sensor
3- Corner sensor (right)

Corner sensor

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 60 to 40 cm

Intermittent

Approx. 40 to 20 cm

Fast intermittent

Within approx.

20 cm

Continuous

Back sensor (vehicles without a towing
bar)

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 150 to

80 cm

Intermittent

Approx. 80 to 40 cm

Fast intermittent

Within approx.

40 cm

Continuous

Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 150 to

100 cm

Intermittent

Approx. 100 to

60 cm

Fast intermittent

Within approx.

60 cm

Continuous

CAUTION

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The distances given are to be used for refer-
ence only, as errors may be caused by vari-
ous factors, such as temperature, humidity,
or the shape of the obstacles.

NOTE

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When the sensors detect different obstacles
at the same time, the information screen in
the multi-information display indicates the
directions of the obstacles each sensor is de-
tecting. However, closer obstacles are given
priority over other detected obstacles and the
warning buzzer sounds to inform you of
closer obstacles.

Changing the detection areas

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The detection areas can be changed as fol-
lows:

Vehicles with a towing bar
While the operation of the system is stopped
at the “SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR”
switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and
release it. The buzzer sounds twice to indi-
cate that the detection area has been changed.

Vehicles without a towing bar
While the operation of the system is stopped
at the “SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR”
switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and
release it. The buzzer sounds once to indicate
that the detection area has been changed.

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The detection area will not change if you
keep the “SONAR” switch pushed for
10 seconds or more.

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After pushing the “SONAR” switch, revers-
ing sensor system operation differs accord-
ing to the detection area setting.

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Setting when towing bar is not equipped
When the gearshift lever or selector lever
is moved to the “R” position, the revers-
ing sensor system will operate even if cor-
ner sensor operation was stopped by push-
ing the “SONAR” switch.

•

Setting when towing bar is equipped
When reversing sensor system operation
was stopped by pushing the “SONAR”
switch, the reversing sensor system will
not operate until the engine has been stop-
ped even if the gearshift lever or selector
lever is moved to the “R” position.
To resume reversing sensor system opera-
tion, push the “SONAR” switch or stop
and restart the engine, and then move the
gearshift lever or selector lever to the “R”
position.

Reversing sensor system warn-

ing display

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In case there is a malfunction in the reversing
sensor system, the display for the malfunc-
tioning sensor will blink and the warning
buzzer will sound for approximately 5 sec-
onds. Even after the buzzer has stopped
sounding, the display will continue blinking
until the system reverts to the normal state.
Have

the

vehicle

inspected

at

a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.

Example: Corner sensor (left) mulfunctioning

Type 2

Type 1

Rear-view camera*

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The rear-view camera is a system that shows
the view behind the vehicle on the screen of
the MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication
System (MMCS), the DISPLAY AUDIO or
the Smartphone Link Display Audio.

CAUTION

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The rear-view camera is an assistance sys-
tem that enables the driver to check for ob-
stacles behind the vehicle. Its range of view
is limited, so you should not overly depend
on it. Please drive just as carefully as you
would if the vehicle did not have the rear-
view camera.

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Be sure to visually confirm safety around the
vehicle with your own eyes. Do not depend
entirely on the rear-view camera.

Range of view of rear-view

camera

The range of view of the rear-view camera is
limited to the area shown in the illustrations.
It cannot show both sides and the lower part
of the rear bumper, etc.
When reversing, be sure to visually confirm
safety around the vehicle.

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Location of rear-view camera

The rear-view camera (A) is integrated into
the part near the tailgate handle.

Range of view of rear-view

camera

How to use the rear-view cam-

era

When you place the gearshift lever or selec-
tor lever in the “R” position with the ignition
switch or the operation mode in ON, the view
behind the vehicle will automatically appear
on the screen of the MITSUBISHI Multi-
Communication System (MMCS), the DIS-
PLAY AUDIO or the Smartphone Link Dis-
play Audio. When you move the gearshift
lever or the selector lever to any other posi-
tion, the screen will return to its original indi-
cation.

CAUTION

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The rear-view camera has a special lens that
can make objects shown on the screen ap-
pear to be closer or further away than they
actually are.

NOTE

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Because the rear-view camera has a special
lens, the lines on the ground between park-
ing spaces may not look parallel on the
screen.

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In the following situations, the screen indi-
cation may be difficult to see. There is no
abnormality.

•

Low light (nighttime).

•

When the light of the sun or the light from
a vehicle’s headlamps shines directly into
the lens.

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If the camera is hot and is then cooled by
rain or a car wash, the lens can mist up. This
phenomenon does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.

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It is not possible to fully see obstacles when
the lens is dirty. If the lens becomes conta-
minated by water droplets, snow, mud or oil,
wipe off the contamination, taking care not
to scratch the lens.

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Please observe the following cautions. Ig-
noring them could lead to a camera malfunc-
tion.

•

Do not subject the camera to physical
shock.

•

Do not apply wax to the camera.

•

Do not splash the camera with boiling wa-
ter.

•

Do not disassemble the camera.

Reference lines on the screen

Reference lines and upper surface of the rear
bumper (A) are displayed on the screen.

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Red line (B) indicates approximately
50 cm behind the rear bumper.

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Two Green lines (C) indicate approxi-
mately 20 cm outside of the vehicle
body.

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Short transverse lines (1 to 3) indicate
distance from the rear bumper.

Check surroundings for safety.

1. Approximately at the rear edge of the

rear bumper

2. Approximately 100 cm
3. Approximately 200 cm

NOTE

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It is possible to change the display language
of the screen.
For details, please refer to the separated
owner’s manual for “MITSUBISHI Multi-
Communication System (MMCS)”.

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When the vehicle is tilting because of the
number of people in the vehicle, the weight
and positioning of luggage, and/or the condi-

NOTE

tion of the road surface, the lines in the view
from the rear-view camera may not be accu-
rately positioned relative to the actual road.
The reference lines for distance and vehicle
width are based on a level, flat road surface.
In the following cases, objects shown on the
screen will appear to be farther off than they
actually are.

•

When the rear of the vehicle is weighed
down with the weight of passengers and
luggage in the vehicle.

A- Actual objects

B- Objects shown on the screen

NOTE

•

When there is an upward slope at the
back.

A- Actual objects

B- Objects shown on the screen

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The reference lines for distance and vehicle
width are intended to indicate the distance to
a flat object such as a level, flat road surface.
This may make the distance to a projecting
object shown on the screen differ from the
actual distance to the projecting object. Do
not use them as a guide for distances to solid
objects.
Example: On the screen the point B appears
the nearest, then the point C and A in order
of distance. The points A and B actually are
the same distances from the vehicle, and the

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NOTE

point C is farther off than the points A and
B.

Check surroundings for safety.

Cargo loads

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Cargo loads precautions

CAUTION

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Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the
top of the seatback. Be sure that your cargo
or luggage cannot move once your vehicle is
moving. Having the driver’s vision blocked,
and your cargo being thrown inside the cab-
in if you suddenly have to brake can cause a
serious accident or injury.

CAUTION

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Load heavy cargo or luggage in the front of
the vehicle. If the load in the back of the ve-
hicle is too heavy, steering may become un-
stable.

Loading a roof carrier

CAUTION

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Use a roof carrier that properly fits your ve-
hicle. Do not load luggage directly onto the
roof. For installation, refer to the instruction
manual accompanying the roof carrier.

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When attaching/removing the roof carrier
and loading/removing luggage, do not apply
excessive pressure on a single point.
Depending on how and where the force is
applied, this may cause dents on the vehicle
roof.

NOTE

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We recommend you to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI roof carrier, since the brack-
ets to be used have a special shape.
For details, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.

Roof carrier mounting brack-

ets*

When installing the roof carrier, use the
brackets (A).
The brackets (A) are located under each cov-
er (B).

Attaching the roof carrier

Slide each cover (B) towards the front of the
vehicle to remove it.

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Refitting the covers

1. With each cover, put the tabs (C) on the

cover in the holes (D) in the roof.

2. Slide the cover (B) towards the rear of

the vehicle to install it.

Roof carrier precaution

CAUTION

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Make sure that the weight of the luggage
does not exceed the allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this
may cause damage to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable load on
the roof (the weight of the roof carrier plus
the weight of luggage placed on the roof car-
rier).
For the specific value, refer to “Maximum
roof load” on page 11-07.

CAUTION

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When luggage is loaded onto the vehicle,
please make sure to drive slowly and avoid
excessive manoeuvres such as sudden brak-
ing or quick turning.
In addition, place the luggage on the carrier
so that its weight is distributed evenly with
the heaviest items on the bottom. Do not
load items that are wider than the roof carri-
er.
The additional weight on the roof could raise
the vehicle’s centre of gravity and affect ve-
hicle handling characteristics.
As a result, driving errors or emergency ma-
noeuvres could lead to a loss of control and
result in an accident.

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Before driving and after travelling a short
distance, always check the load to make sure
it is securely fastened to the roof carrier.
Check periodically during your travel that
the load remains secure.

NOTE

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To prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel
economy, remove the roof carrier when not
in use.

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Remove the roof carrier before using an au-
tomatic car wash.

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Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the tailgate when installing
a roof carrier.

Trailer towing

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In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle,
have a trailer towing device mounted that
meets all relevant regulations in your area,
consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
The regulations concerning the towing of a
trailer may differ from country to country.
You are advised to obey the regulations in
each area.

CAUTION

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Danger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted according to
MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.

Maximum towable weight with

brake and maximum trailer-

nose weight

Never exceed the maximum towable weight
with brake and the maximum trailer-nose
weight as listed in the specifications.
(Refer to page 11-07.)
If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than
1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight
by 10 % of the gross combination weight for
every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as
the engine output is lowered owing to de-
crease in atmospheric pressure.

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Towing bar mounting specifi-

cations

See the following table for fixing points (A)
for the towing bar.

1

838.5 mm

2

461 mm

3

68.5 mm

4

75 mm

5

310 mm

6

13.5 mm

7

66.5 mm

8

50 mm

9

48 mm

10

459 mm to 472 mm

(at kerb weight con-

dition)

377 mm to 400 mm
(at laden condition)

11

447 mm

12

487 mm

13

495 mm

14

525.5 mm

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The values under item 12 can be varied de-
pending on the loading condition of cargo or
luggage.

Operating hints

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To prevent the clutch from slipping (Ve-
hicle with a M/T only), do not rev the
engine more than is required when start-
ing off.

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Be sure that the driving speed does not
exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer op-
eration. It is also recommended that you
obey the local regulations in case driving
speed with a trailer is limited to less than
100 km/h (62 mph).

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To prevent shocks from the overrun
brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at
first and then more strongly.

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To make full use of engine braking,
change to a lower shift point before de-
scending a slope.

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Additional precautions for vehi-

cles equipped with an A/T or

CVT

It is recommended the “D” position on slopes
or at low speed.
Use the sports mode in mountainous areas in
order to make better use of engine braking
and to assist the brake system. However, be
sure that the speed does not exceed the maxi-
mum speed limit for the selected shift posi-
tion.

Overheating

This will normally occur as a result of some
mechanical failure. If your vehicle should
overheat, stop and check for a loose or bro-
ken water pump/alternator drive belt, a
blocked radiator air intake or a low coolant
level. If these items are satisfactory the over-
heating could be caused by a number of me-
chanical causes that would have to be
checked at a competent service centre.

CAUTION

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If the engine overheats, please refer to the
“Engine overheating” section of “For emer-
gencies” prior to taking any corrective ac-
tion.

CAUTION

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On vehicles equipped with A/T, CVT, if the

warning display is showing, the tempera-

ture of the A/T fluid, CVT fluid is high.
Read the reference page and take the re-
quired measures.
Read the reference page and take the re-
quired measures.
Refer to “When a malfunction occurs in the
A/T” on page 6-30, “When a malfunction
occurs in the CVT” on page 6-37.

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