Mitsubishi ASX (2018 year). Manual — part 14
Drive mode-selector
The drive mode can be changed by pressing
the drive mode-selector while the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON.
By pressing the drive mode-selector, the
drive mode can be changed in order of
“2WD”, “4WD” AUTO and “4WD LOCK”.
The drive mode is displayed as an interrupt
display on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display when the drive mode is
changed.
After a few seconds, the information screen
will then return to its prior display.
Drive mode
Display
Type 1
Type 2
2WD
4WD AUTO
4WD LOCK
CAUTION
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Do not operate the drive mode-selector with
the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or
in similar conditions. The vehicle could
lunge in an unexpected direction.
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Driving on dry, paved roads in “4WD
LOCK” mode causes increased fuel con-
sumption and noise.
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Do not drive with the tyres spinning in
“2WD” mode.
Doing so could generate heat in the drive-
system components.
NOTE
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The drive mode can be switched while driv-
ing or stopped.
Drive mode indicator
Type 1
Type 2
Normally the indicator illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON, and then
the drive mode is displayed a few seconds af-
ter the engine is started.
Drive mode
Drive mode indicator
“4WD” indi-
cator
“LOCK” in-
dicator
2WD
OFF
OFF
4WD AUTO
ON
OFF
4WD LOCK
ON
ON
Electronically controlled 4WD system*
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CAUTION
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If the selected drive mode indicator is blink-
ing, the vehicle switches automatically to
front-wheel drive in order to protect the
drive-system components, and drive mode
selection is no longer possible with the drive
mode-selector.
The warning display is also displayed in the
information screen in the multi-information
display.
Reduce speed, and if the indicator goes out
after driving a while, resume driving as be-
fore.
Type 1
Type 2
CAUTION
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If the warning display on the information
screen in the multi-information display, a
problem has occurred with the electronically
controlled 4WD system and the safety de-
vice has activated. Have your vehicle in-
spected immediately by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Type 1
Type 2
CAUTION
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Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres that differ in
size, type, brand, or wear amount may acti-
vate the protection of the drive-system com-
ponents, causing the drive mode in “4WD
AUTO” mode to lock or the “4WD” and
“LOCK” indicators to blink alternately.
4-wheel drive operation
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily for
use on paved roads.
But its unique 4-wheel drive system allows
you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads,
to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar lo-
cations.
Not only does this ensure better handling on
dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-
tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow-
covered roads and when moving out of mud.
But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or
towing in rough conditions.
It is particularly important to note that 4-
wheel drive may not give sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slopes. You should try to avoid driving on
steep slopes.
Also, you must exercise caution when driving
on sand and mud and when driving through
water because sufficient traction may not be
available in certain circumstances.
Please avoid driving the vehicle through
areas where the tyres may get stuck in deep
sand or mud.
WARNING
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Do not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive ve-
hicles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have
limits to the system and ability to main-
tain control and traction. Reckless driving
may lead to accidents. Always drive care-
fully, taking account of the road condi-
tions.
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Improperly operating this vehicle on or
off-paved roads can cause an accident or
rollover in which you and your passengers
could be seriously injured or killed.
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Follow all instructions and guidelines in
the owner’s manual.
•
Keep your speed low and do not drive
faster than conditions allow you to.
4-wheel drive operation
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NOTE
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Driving on rough roads can be hard on a ve-
hicle. Before you leave paved roads, be sure
all scheduled maintenance and service has
been done, and that you have inspected your
vehicle. Pay special attention to the condi-
tion of the tyres, and check the tyre pres-
sures.
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS is not responsible
to the operator for any damage or injury
caused or liability incurred by improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni-
ques of vehicle operation depend on the skill
and experience of the operator and other par-
ticipating parties. Any deviation from the
recommended operating instructions above
is at their own risk.
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Note that the stopping distance required of a
4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from
that of a 2-wheel drive vehicle. When driv-
ing on a snow-covered road or a slippery,
muddy surface, make sure that you keep a
sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the one ahead of you.
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The driving posture should be more upright;
adjust the seat to a good position for easy
steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.
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After driving on rough roads, check each
part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly
with water. Refer to the “Inspection and
maintenance following rough road opera-
tion” section and “Maintenance” section.
CAUTION
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Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD
LOCK” to drive on dry paved road will in-
crease fuel consumption, with possible noise
generation.
Turning sharp corners
When turning a sharp corner in “4WD
LOCK” position at low speed, a slight differ-
ence in steering may be experienced similar
to as if the brakes were applied. This is called
tight corner braking and results from each of
the 4 tyres being at a different distance from
the corner. The phenomenon is typical of 4-
wheel drive vehicles. If this occurs, either
straighten out the steering wheel, or change
to “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” mode.
On snowy or icy roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD AUTO”
or “4WD LOCK” in accordance with the
road conditions, and then gradually depress
the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.
NOTE
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The use of snow tyres is recommended.
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Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).
CAUTION
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Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-
trol of the vehicle could be lost.
Driving on sandy or muddy
roads
Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK”
and then gradually depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on
the accelerator pedal as constant as possible,
and drive at low speed.
CAUTION
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Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly
on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-
mal road surfaces, the engine and other
drive-system components are put under ex-
cessive strain when driving on such a sur-
face. This could lead to accidents.
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If the engine coolant temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display or the engine power
drops suddenly while the vehicle is being
driven, park your vehicle immediately in a
safe place.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page
8-04 for details and take the required meas-
ures.
4-wheel drive operation
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WARNING
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When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-
ward or backward, causing injury or
damage to nearby people or objects.
NOTE
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Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operations could re-
sult in the vehicle becoming stuck.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with a
rocking motion. Move the gearshift lever al-
ternately between the 1
st
and “R” (Reverse)
positions (M/T), the “D” (DRIVE) and “R”
(REVERSE) positions (A/T or CVT), while
pressing lightly on the accelerator pedal.
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Driving on rough roads can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon
as possible after such use.
Climbing/descending sharp
grades
Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slopes. Avoid driving on steep slopes even
though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Driving through water
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If the electrical circuits become wet, further
operation of the vehicle will be impossible;
therefore, avoid driving through water unless
absolutely necessary. If driving through wa-
ter is unavoidable, use the following proce-
dure:
Check the depth of the water and the terrain
before attempting to drive through it. Drive
slowly to avoid creating excessive water
splashing.
CAUTION
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Never drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or ex-
haust pipe. Do not change the gearshift lever
position (M/T) or the selector lever position
(A/T or CVT) while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can adverse-
ly affect the life span of the vehicle; we rec-
ommend you to take the necessary measures
to prepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.
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After driving through water, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning prop-
erly. If the brakes are wet and not function-
ing properly, dry them out by driving slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal. In-
spect each part of the vehicle carefully.
Inspection and maintenance
following rough road
operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:
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Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal in order to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not function properly, we recommend
you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.
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Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.
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After driving through water, check the
engine, transmission and differential oil.
If the oil or grease is milky or cloudy be-
cause of water contamination, it must be
replaced with new oil or grease.
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Check the inside of the vehicle. If water
entry is found, dry the carpet etc.
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Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp
bulb is flooded with water, we recom-
mend you to have it drained.
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Cautions on handling of 4-
wheel drive vehicles
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Tyres and wheels
Since the driving torque can be applied to the
4 wheels, the driving performance of the ve-
hicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by the condition of the tyres.
Pay close attention to the tyres.
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Install only the specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on
page 11-12.
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Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the
same size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of
the tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.
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All tyres should be rotated before the
wear difference between the front and
rear tyres is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expec-
ted if there is a difference in wear between
tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 10-15.
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Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.
CAUTION
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Always use tyres of the same size, same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear differences. Using tyres of different
size, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-
crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing in possible damage to the driving sys-
tem. Further, the drive train will be subjec-
ted to excessive loading possibly leading to
oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.
Towing
CAUTION
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Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A
or Type B) as illustrated. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.
If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type
C or Type D equipment.
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Even in “2WD” drive mode, the vehicle can-
not be towed with the front or the rear
wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-
hicle
WARNING
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Do not crank the engine while the vehicle
is jacked up.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.
Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. We recommend you to have the ve-
hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles
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CAUTION
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Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
The service brake is divided into two brake
circuits. And your vehicle is equipped with
power brakes. If one brake circuit fails, the
other is available to stop the vehicle. If you
should lose the power assist for some reason,
the brakes will still work. In these situations,
even if the brake pedal moves down to the
very end of its possible stroke or resists being
depressed, keep depressing the brake pedal
down harder and further than usual; stop
driving as soon as possible and have the
brake system repaired.
WARNING
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Do not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle is in motion. If you turn off the en-
gine while driving, the power assistance
for the braking system will stop working
and your brakes will not work effectively.
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If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly,
have your vehicle checked immediately.
Warning display
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-
cate a fault in the braking system. A warning
is also displayed on the multi-information
display. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” on
page 5-47 and “Brake warning display” on
page 5-48.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm
they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
discs and prevent normal braking after driv-
ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or
after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the en-
gine braking by shifting to a lower shift posi-
tion while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
WARNING
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Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do-
ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency.
Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.
Brake pad
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Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by
moderate use for the first 200 km
(124 miles).
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The disc brakes are provided with a
warning device which emits a shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads have reached their wear limit. If
you hear this sound, have the brake pads
replaced immediately.
WARNING
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Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.
Braking
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Hill start assist*
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start off
on a steep uphill slope by preventing the ve-
hicle from moving backwards. It keeps the
braking force for about 2 seconds when you
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
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Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to
prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.
Under certain circumstances, even when hill
start assist is activated, the vehicle may
move backwards if the brake pedal is not
sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded, or if the road is very steep or slip-
pery.
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The hill start assist is not designed to keep
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes
for more than 2 seconds.
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When facing uphill, do not rely on using the
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position
as an alternative to depressing the brake ped-
al.
Doing so could result in an accident.
CAUTION
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Do not perform the following operation
while the hill start assist is operating.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.
The hill start assist could stop operating,
which could result in an accident.
To operate
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the
brake pedal.
2. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place
the gearshift lever into the 1
st
position.
On vehicles equipped with A/T, CVT,
place the selector lever into the “D” po-
sition.
NOTE
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When reversing on an uphill slope, place the
gearshift lever or the selector lever into the
“R” position.
3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start
assist will maintain the braking force ap-
plied while stopping for approximately 2
seconds.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the
hill start assist gradually will decrease
the braking force as the vehicle starts
moving.
NOTE
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The hill start assist is activated when all of
the following conditions are met.
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The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated
while the engine is starting or immediate-
ly after the engine is started.)
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On vehicles equipped with M/T, the gear-
shift lever is in the following position.
[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]
The gearshift lever is in any position other
than “R”.
(The hill start assist will operate, even if
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
[When starting an uphill slope back-
wards.]
The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
(The hill start assist will not operate when
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
•
On vehicles equipped with A/T, CVT, the
selector lever is in any position other than
“P” or “N”.
•
The vehicle is completely stationary, with
the brake pedal depressed.
•
The parking brake is released.
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The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed before the brake
pedal is released.
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NOTE
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The hill start assist also operates when re-
versing on an uphill slope.
Warning display
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem, the following display/indicator will turn
on.
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ASC indicator
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
NOTE
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The combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model.
CAUTION
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If the warning is displayed, the hill start as-
sist will not operate. Start off carefully.
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Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the
warning display went out, in which case the
hill start assist is again working normally.
If the warning remains displayed or reap-
pears frequently, it is not necessary to stop
the vehicle immediately, but the vehicle
should be inspected at a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon
as possible.
Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assisting
drivers who cannot depress the brake pedal
firmly when it is necessary to do so (such as
in emergency stop situations) and provides
greater braking force.
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the
brakes will be applied with more force than
usual.
CAUTION
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The brake assist system is not a device de-
signed to exercise braking force greater than
its capacity. Make sure to always keep a suf-
ficient distance between vehicles in front of
you without relying too much on the brake
assist system.
NOTE
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Once the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
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The brake assist system may become opera-
tional when the brake pedal is fully de-
pressed even if it has not been depressed
suddenly. [Except for vehicles equipped
with Active Stability Control (ASC)]
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When the brake assist system is in use, you
may feel as if the depressed brake pedal is
soft, the pedal moves in small motions in
conjunction with the sound of the ABS oper-
ation, or the vehicle body and the steering
wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake
assist system is operating normally and does
not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
firmly depress the brake pedal.
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You may hear an operation noise when the
brake pedal is suddenly or fully depressed
while stationary. This does not indicate a
malfunction and the brake assist system is
operating normally.
Brake assist system
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NOTE
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When the ABS warning lamp/display or on-
ly ASC warning display illuminate, the
brake assist system in not functioning. [Ve-
hicles equipped with Active Stability Con-
trol (ASC)]
Emergency stop signal
system*
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This is a device that reduces the possibility of
rear end collisions by the rapid and automatic
blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert
vehicles approaching from behind during
sudden braking. When the emergency stop
signal system operates, the hazard warning
indication lamp in the instrument cluster
blinks rapidly at the same time.
CAUTION
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If the ABS warning or ASC warning is dis-
played, the emergency stop signal system
may not operate.
Refer to “ABS warning lamp/display” on
page 6-49.
Refer to “ASC warning display” on page
6-53.
NOTE
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[Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system]
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met.
•
The vehicle speed is approximately
55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.
•
The brake pedal has been depressed, and
the system judges that it was sudden brak-
ing from the vehicle deceleration and the
operating condition of the anti-lock brake
system (ABS).
[Deactivating condition for the emergency
stop signal system]
It deactivates when one of the following
conditions is met.
•
The brake pedal is released.
•
The hazard warning flasher switch is
pressed.
•
The system judges that it was not sudden
braking from the vehicle deceleration and
the operating condition of the anti-lock
brake system (ABS).
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps pre-
vent the wheels from locking up when brak-
ing. This helps maintain vehicle drivability
and steering wheel handling.
Driving hints
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Always keep a safe distance from the ve-
hicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-
cle is equipped with ABS, leave a great-
er braking distance when:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
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Operation of ABS is not restricted to sit-
uations where brakes are applied sud-
denly. This system may also prevent the
wheels from locking when you drive
over manholes, steel roadwork plates,
road markings, or any uneven road sur-
face.
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When the ABS is activated, you may
feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vi-
brations of the vehicle body and steering
wheel. It may also feel as if the pedal re-
sists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the
brake pedal down firmly. Do not
pump the brake, which will result in
reduced braking performance.
Emergency stop signal system*
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An operation noise is emitted from the
engine compartment or you can feel a
shock from the brake pedal when start
driving immediately after starting the en-
gine. These are normal sounds or opera-
tions that the ABS makes when perform-
ing a self-check. It does not indicate a
malfunction.
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The ABS can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately
10 km/h (6 mph). It stops working when
the vehicle slows below approximately
5 km/h (3 mph).
CAUTION
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The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take safety precautions and
to drive carefully.
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To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure all 4
wheels and tyres are the same size and the
same type.
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Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS
may stop functioning properly.
ABS warning lamp/display
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Warning lamp
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
If there is a malfunction in the system, the
ABS warning lamp will come on and the
warning display will appear on the informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
Under normal conditions, the ABS warning
lamp only comes on when the ignition switch
is turned to the “ON” position or the opera-
tion mode is put in ON and goes off a few
seconds later.
CAUTION
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Any of the following indicates that the ABS
is not functioning and only the standard
brake system is working. (The standard
brake system is functioning normally.) If
this happens, we recommend you to have
your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
•
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, the warning lamp does not
come on or it remains on and does not go
off.
•
The warning lamp comes on while driv-
ing.
•
The warning display appears while driv-
ing.
If the warning lamp/display il-
luminate while driving
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If only the ABS warning lamp/
display illuminate
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart the engine and check to see whether
the lamp goes out after a few minutes driv-
ing; if it then remains off during driving,
there is no problem.
However, if the warning lamp/display do not
disappear, or if they come on again when the
vehicle is driven, we recommend you to have
the vehicle checked.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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If the ABS warning lamp/
display and brake warning
lamp/display illuminate at the
same time
Warning lamp
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
The ABS and brake force distribution func-
tion may not work, so hard braking could
make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and we rec-
ommend you to have it checked.
NOTE
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The ABS warning lamp and brake warning
lamp illuminate at the same time and the
warning displays appear alternately on the
information screen in the multi-information
display.
After driving on icy roads
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After driving on snow or icy roads, remove
any snow and ice which may have accumula-
ted around the wheels. On vehicles that have
an ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) or the cables located at
each wheel.
Front
Rear
Electric power steering
system (EPS)
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The power steering system operates while the
engine is running. It helps reduce the effort
needed to turn the steering wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical
steering capability in case the power assist is
lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-
cle, but you will notice it takes much more
effort to steer. If this happens, have your ve-
hicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.
Electric power steering system (EPS)
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WARNING
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Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving. Stopping the engine would make
the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,
possibly resulting in an accident.
NOTE
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During repeated full-lock turning of the
steering wheel (for example, while you are
manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking
space), a protection function may be activa-
ted to prevent overheating of the power
steering system. This function will make the
steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In
this event, limit your turning of the steering
wheel for a while. When the system has
cooled down, the steering action will return
to normal.
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If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
cle is stationary with the headlamps on, the
headlamps may become dim. This behaviour
is not abnormal. The headlamps will return
to their original brightness after a short
while.
Electric power steering system
warning display
Type 1
Type 2
When there is a malfunction in the system,
the warning display will appear on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play.
CAUTION
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If the warning display appears while engine
is running, have the vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible. It may become
harder to turn the steering wheel.
Active stability control
(ASC)*
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The Active Stability Control (ASC) takes
overall control of the anti-lock brake system,
traction control function and stability control
function to help maintain the vehicle’s con-
trol and traction. Please read this section in
conjunction with the page on the anti-lock
brake system, traction control function and
stability control function.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
CAUTION
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Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC
cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle.
This system, like any other system, has lim-
its and cannot help you to maintain traction
and control of the vehicle in all circumstan-
ces. Reckless driving may lead to accidents.
It is the driver’s responsibility to drive care-
fully. This means taking into account the
traffic, road and environmental conditions.
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Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly.
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CAUTION
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Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC
may stop functioning properly.
NOTE
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An operation noise may be emitted from the
engine compartment in the following situa-
tions. The sound is associated with checking
the operations of the ASC. At this time, you
may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you
depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
•
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
•
When the vehicle is driven for a while af-
ter the engine is turned on.
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When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
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When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control
function prevents the drive wheels from spin-
ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to
start moving from a stopped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while press-
ing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTION
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When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Stability control function
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The stability control function is designed to
help the driver maintain control of the vehicle
on slippery roads or during rapid steering ma-
noeuvres. It works by controlling the engine
output and brake on each wheel.
NOTE
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The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.
“ASC OFF” switch
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The ASC is automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON. You can
deactivate the system by pressing down the
“ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the display/
indicator will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch;
the display/indicator is turned off.
CAUTION
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For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should be operated when your vehicle is
stopped.
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Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.
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NOTE
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When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In such
situations, temporarily turning off the ASC
with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it
easier to move out your vehicle.
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Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.
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If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will ac-
tivate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC
OFF display
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ASC operation display/ASC indica-
tor
The display/indicator will blink
when the ASC is operating.
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ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indica-
tor
This display/incicator will turn on
when the ASC is turned off with the
“ASC OFF” switch.
NOTE
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The combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model.
CAUTION
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When
display/indicator blinks, ASC is
operating, which means that the road is slip-
pery or that your vehicle’s wheels are begin-
ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower
with less accelerator input.
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If the temperature in the braking system con-
tinues to increase due to continuous brake
control on a slippery road surface, the dis-
play/indicator will blink. To prevent the
brake system from overheating, the brake
control of the traction control function will
be temporarily suspended.
The engine control of the traction control
function and normal brake operation will not
be affected. Park your vehicle in a safe
place. When the temperature in the braking
system has come down, the display/indi-
cator will be turned off and the traction con-
trol function will start operating again.
NOTE
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The display/indicator may turn on when
you start the engine. This means that the bat-
tery voltage momentarily dropped when the
engine was started. It does not indicate a
malfunction, provided that the display goes
out immediately.
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When a compact spare tyre has been put on
your vehicle, the gripping ability of the tyre
will be lower, making it more likely that the
display/indicator will blink.
ASC warning display
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem, the following display/indicator will turn
on.
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ASC indicator
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ASC OFF display/ASC OFF in-
dicator
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Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2
NOTE
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The combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model.
CAUTION
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The system may be malfunctioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the
display/indicator goes out. If they go out,
there is no abnormal condition. If they do
not go out or appear frequently, it is not nec-
essary to stop the vehicle immediately, but
we recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected.
Towing
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CAUTION
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When towing the vehicle with only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the
ground, do not place the ignition switch in
the “ON” position or do not put the opera-
tion mode in ON. Placing the ignition switch
in the “ON” position or putting the operation
mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,
resulting in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method depends
on the transmission type and the vehicle’s
drive configuration.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page
8-21.
Cruise control*
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control
system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-
vated at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.
CAUTION
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When you do not wish to drive at a set
speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
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Do not use cruise control when driving con-
ditions will not allow you to stay at the same
speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet,
slippery, on a steep downhill slope.
CAUTION
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On vehicles with M/T, do not move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position
while driving at a set speed without depress-
ing the clutch pedal. The engine will run too
fast and might be damaged.
NOTE
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Cruise control may not be able to keep your
speed on uphills or downhills.
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Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.
You may use the accelerator pedal if you
want to stay at your set speed.
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Your speed may increase to more than the
set speed on a steep downhill. You must use
the brake to control your speed. As a result,
the set speed driving is deactivated.
Cruise control switches
A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.
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B- SET - switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the
desired speed.
C- RES + switch
Used to increase the set speed and to return to
the original set speed.
D- CANCEL switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.
NOTE
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When operating the cruise control switches,
press the cruise control switches correctly.
The set speed driving may be deactivated
automatically if two or more switches of the
cruise control are pressed at the same time.
To activate
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1. With the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-
tion or the operation mode is in ON,
press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch (A) to turn on the cruise control.
The “CRUISE” indication lamp in the
meter cluster will come on.
NOTE
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If the cruise control is on when the following
operation is performed, cruise control will
be on automatically the next time you start
the engine. The “CRUISE” indication lamp
will also be on.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless op-
eration system]
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with keyless operation
system]
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.
NOTE
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If the battery voltage is insufficient, the
memory data for the cruise control may be
erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indication lamp
may not come on when you restart the en-
gine.
If this happens, press the CRUISE CON-
TROL ON/OFF switch once again to turn on
the cruise control.
2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired
speed, then push down and release the
SET - switch (B) when the “CRUISE”
indication lamp is illuminated. The vehi-
cle will then maintain the desired speed.
NOTE
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When you release the SET - switch, the ve-
hicle speed will be set.
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