Mitsubishi ASX 2019 Owner's Manual page 42

Keyless operation system*
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The starter motor will be turning for up
to approximately 15 seconds if the en-
gine switch is released at once. Pressing
the engine switch again while the starter
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motor is still turning will stop the starter
motor. The starter motor will be turning
for up to approximately 30 seconds
while the engine switch is pressed.
If the engine does not start, wait for a
while and then attempt to start the en-
gine again. Trying repeatedly with the
starter motor still running will damage
the starter mechanism.
WARNING
l Never run the engine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area any longer than is needed
to move your vehicle in or out of the area.
Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and
can be fatal.
CAUTION
l Never attempt to start the engine by pushing
or pulling the vehicle.
l Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive
the vehicle at high speed until the engine has
had a chance to warm up.
Starting the engine
The starting procedure is as follows:
1. Fasten the seat belt.
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2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal down
firmly with your right foot.
NOTE
l After the engine has not started for a while,
the brake pedal effort needed to start the en-
gine may become greater.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more
firmly than usual.
4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (M/T).
5. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever in the "N" (Neutral)
position.
On vehicles equipped with CVT, make
sure the selector lever is in the "P"
(PARK) position.
Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with CVT
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NOTE
l 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
functioning properly.
NOTE
l Minor noises may be heard on engine start-
up. These will disappear as the engine
warms up.
When it is difficult to start the engine
After several attempts, you may experience
that the engine still does not start.
1. Make sure that all electric devices, such
as lamps, air conditioning blower and
rear window demister, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal (CVT)
or the clutch pedal (M/T), press the ac-
celerator pedal halfway and hold it there,
then crank the engine. Release the accel-
erator pedal, immediately after the en-
gine starts.