Mitsubishi Eclipse. Technical Information Manual (1994) - part 3

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GENERAL  - Technical Features

STEERING STABILITY, RIDE COMFORT AND ACTIVE SAFETY

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Multi-link Suspension for Four Wheels

A multi-link suspension similar to the 1994 Galant’s,
has been adopted for both the front and rear wheels.

and stability have significantly improved, assuring

As a result, the straight line running characteristics

outstanding directional stability without penalty on
riding comfort.

Shock absorber

Lateral

 arm

Upper arm

Coil spring

 

Toe control
arm 

Shock absorber

Lower arm

 

Trailing arm

GENERAL  - Technical Features

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ABS

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ABS is an option for all models to improve braking

(Select Low control) of the rear wheels. For AWD

stability and safety.

vehicles, the 4-sensor,  2-channel configuration is

For the FWD vehicles, the  4-sensor,  3-channel con-

adopted for Select Low control of all the front and

figuration is adopted for independent control of the

rear wheels.

front right and left wheels and integrated control

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ABS warning

Data link

connector

Wheel speed sensor  (RR)

Electronic

light

control unit (ECU)

 speed

14X0269

 sensor (F.L.)

ABS

Data
link connector

14X0266

unit 

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GENERAL  - Technical Features

PASSIVE SAFETY

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

An airbag module has been provided for both the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats for safety of
the driver and front passenger. The driver’s seat
airbag module is mounted at the center of the steer-

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ing wheel, whereas the front passenger’s seat  airbag
module is mounted in the instrument panel above

the glove compartment. As soon as a frontal collision
over a design G-force is detected, the  airbags inflate.

Data link connector

Left front impact

Air bag module

(Passenger’s side)

Air baa module

 side)

Plastic fuel tank

The AWD models are equipped with a plastic fuel tank which

is highly resistant to shocks and offers good space efficiency.
The fuel tank is installed under the floor for higher safety.

Flame-retardant upholstery

Flame-retardant materials have been used for interior uphol-

stery wherever possible.

GENERAL  - Technical Features

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM

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For theft protection, this system is so designed that

Furthermore, the starter circuit is interrupted so that

the headlights go on and off and the horn is sounded

the engine may not be operated.

intermittently for about three minutes when a locked

door, hood or liftgate  has been forced open without

using a key.

About 20 seconds after all doors are closed and

locked, the 

 is closed, and the hood is

closed   SYSTEM ARMED

ligtgate or hood is broken to

Engine is disabled and will not start.

Driver opens door with the key

SYSTEM DISARMED

 Normal starting 

Driver unlocks a door or liftgate with the key.

ALARM DEACTIVATED

(SYSTEM DISARMED)

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