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Mitsubishi ASX (2020 year). Manual in english - page 11

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

CAUTION

z Turn off the RMS (Forward) with the FCM and RMS (Forward)* ON/OFF switch beforehand when the vehicle is placed in any of the following situations

as the system can operate unexpectedly.

• When using an automatic car wash.

• When your vehicle’s wheels are driven by the engine on a lift.

• When your vehicle is towed.

• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.

• When enjoying sports driving on a circuit.

• When your vehicle is on a chassis dynamometer or free rollers.

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• When the tyre pressure is not correct.

• When tyre chains are attached.

To turn on/off the RMS (For-

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Depending on the speed of your vehicle, the

BSW system will detect up to approximately

ward)

(with Lane Change Assist)*

70 m from your vehicle.

The RMS (Forward) is automatically turned

ON by setting the ignition switch or the oper-

The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) is a driving

ation mode to ON.

aid system that alerts the driver when another

If you want to turn off a system, refer to

vehicle, which may not be visible through the

“FCM and Radar sensing misacceleration

outside rear-view mirror, is travelling in the

Mitigation System

(RMS)

(Forward)

next lane behind your vehicle.

ON/OFF switch” on page 6-54.

When a vehicle in the next lane is travelling

at the same speed or faster in the detection

areas, the Blind Spot Warning lamp in the

NOTE

corresponding outside rear-view mirror will

z The RMS (Forward) ON/OFF is switched in

illuminate. If the turn-signal lever is operated

conjunction with the ON/OFF state of the

to the side where the Blind Spot Warning

FCM.

lamp is illuminated, the Blind Spot Warning

lamp will blink and the system will beep

three times to alert the driver.

Starting and driving

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

WARNING

WARNING

z Before using the BSW, read this entire

• When a vehicle is travelling alongside

section to fully understand the limitations

of your vehicle at nearly the same speed

of this system. Failure to follow instruc-

for prolonged periods of time.

tions could result in an accident.

• When the heights of the next lane and

z Never rely solely on the BSW system

your lane are different.

when changing lanes. The BSW is an aid

• Immediately after the BSW has been

only. It is not a substitute for your safe

turned on.

and careful driving. Always check visually

• Immediately after the ignition switch is

behind and all around your vehicle for

turned to the “ON” position or the op-

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other vehicles.

eration mode is put in ON.

The performance of the BSW may vary

• Under adverse weather conditions,

depending on driving, traffic and/or road

such as rain, snow, strong winds, snow

conditions.

or sand storms.

• When your vehicle comes too close to

another vehicle.

Detection areas

• While multiple vehicles are overtaking

your vehicle.

The BSW uses two sensors (A) located inside

• When driving near a pot hole and

the rear bumper.

tramline.

The detection areas are shown as illustrated.

• When a surrounding vehicle or an on-

coming vehicle is splashing water, snow

or dirt.

• When driving on a curve including the

beginning and the end of the curve.

WARNING

• When driving on a road with alternat-

ing up and down steep slopes.

z

In certain situations, the BSW may not

• When driving on a bumpy or rough

detect a vehicle in the detection areas or

road.

the detection may be delayed. Some of

• When the rear of your vehicle is weigh-

these include:

ed down or your vehicle is leaning to

• When a small motorcycle or a bicycle is

the right or left due to the weight of

behind your vehicle.

passengers and luggage or the improp-

er adjustment of tyre pressure.

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Starting and driving

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

To operate

If you turn the BSW ON/OFF, the Rear Cross

WARNING

Traffic Alert (RCTA) also turns ON/OFF at

When the BSW switch is pressed while the

• When the bumper surface around the

the same time.

sensor is covered with dirt, snow and

ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position

ice, etc.

or the operation mode is put in ON, the in-

• When a bicycle carrier or accessory is

dicator (green) will appear on the information

NOTE

installed to the rear of the vehicle.

screen of the multi-information display and

z

After the system check screen disappears,

• When the sensor is extremely hot or

the BSW will enter the standby state.

the

indicator (green) appears on the infor-

cold (while the vehicle is parked for a

mation screen of the multi-information dis-

long period of time under a blazing sun

play.

or in cold weather).

Refer to “Information screen (when the igni-

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tion switch is turned from the “LOCK” posi-

tion to the “ON” position or the operation

CAUTION

mode is changed from OFF to ON)” on page

z

To maintain proper performance of the

5-08.

BSW, follow the instructions below.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

z

• Always clean the bumper surface around

“LOCK” position or the operation mode is

the sensor.

set to OFF, the selected condition

(BSW

• Avoid impacting the sensor or its sur-

ON/OFF) just before setting to OFF is re-

rounding area.

tained.

• Do not put a sticker on the sensor or its

The BSW operates when all of the following

z

surrounding bumper surface.

conditions are met.

• Do not paint the sensor or its surrounding

• The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

bumper surface.

position or the operation mode is put in

• Do not modify the sensor or its surround-

ON.

ing area.

• The selector lever is in positions other

z

If the bumper has experienced an impact, the

than “P” (Park) and “R” (Reverse).

sensor may have been damaged and the

• The speed of your vehicle is approximate-

BSW may not function properly. Have the

ly 10 km/h or higher.

vehicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

When the BSW switch is pressed again, the

indicator on the information screen of the

multi-information display will then go out

and the BSW will turn off.

Starting and driving

6-65

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

When the sensor detects an ap-

NOTE

When there is a malfunction in

proaching vehicle

the system or the sensor

• When driving near the entrance and outlet

When the indicator (green) appears on the

of a tunnel or very near the wall or near

the evacuation area inside a tunnel.

information screen of the multi-information

• When turning at an intersection in a town

display, if a vehicle is approaching your vehi-

area.

cle in the detection area, the BSW lamp in

• Under adverse weather conditions (rain,

the outside rear-view mirror illuminates.

snow, sand storm etc.).

If the turn-signal lever is operated to the side

• When driving while your vehicle is blow-

where the BSW lamp is illuminated, the

ing up water, snow, sand, etc., on the

When the warning display appears, the BSW

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BSW lamp will blink and the system will

road.

does not operate normally because there are

beep 3 times to alert the driver.

• When driving near a kerb, pothole and

some malfunctions in the system or the sen-

tramline.

sor. Have the vehicle inspected at a

z Set the BSW to OFF when towing.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

z The BSW lamp in the outside rear-view mir-

Point as soon as possible.

ror may not be visible due to strong direct

sunlight or the glare from the headlamps of

vehicles behind you during night driving.

NOTE

z When the warning display appears, the BSW

System problem warning

will be deactivated.

If a problem occurs with the system, a visual

warning specific to the type of the problem is

When the sensor is temporarily

given together with an audible alarm.

not available

The warnings are combined with the Rear

Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system.

NOTE

z The BSW lamp in the outside rear-view mir-

ror may come on or blink in the following

conditions.

• When driving very near the guardrail or a

concrete wall.

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Starting and driving

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*

When the warning display appears, the sensor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

is temporarily not available for some reason

(RCTA)*

such as the environmental condition or in-

crease of the sensor temperature. When the

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is an

warning display does not disappear after

aid system for backing up. When the RCTA

waiting for a while, contact a MITSUBISHI

system detects vehicles approaching from the

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

sides while your vehicle is reversing, the

When there are foreign objects

Blind Spot Warning lamps in the outside rear-

on the sensor

view mirrors on both sides will blink and a

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buzzer will sound to alert the driver. A warn-

ing message will appear on the information

screen of the multi-information display and

the indicator will be changed from green to

flashing in yellow.

When the warning display appears, the sensor

cannot detect a vehicle travelling side by side

or an approaching vehicle, because foreign

objects, such as dirt, snow or ice, adhere to

the bumper surface around the sensor.

Remove dirt, freezing or foreign material on

the bumper surface around the sensor.

WARNING

When the warning display does not disappear

z Before using the RCTA, read this entire

after having cleaned the sensor, contact a

section to fully understand the limitations

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

of this system. Failure to follow instruc-

Point.

tions could result in an accident.

Starting and driving

6-67

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*

WARNING

Detection areas

CAUTION

Never rely solely on the RCTA when

The detection area is shown as illustrated.

z

• When the speed of an approaching vehicle

backing up. The RCTA is an aid system.

is approximately 7 km/h (4 mph) or less.

It is not a substitute for your safe and

• If the sensor detection area is blocked by

careful driving. Always check visually be-

a nearby object, such as a wall or parked

hind and all around your vehicle for other

vehicle.

vehicles, persons, animals or obstructions.

• When a vehicle is approaching from

The performance of the RCTA may vary

straight behind your vehicle.

depending on driving, traffic and/or sur-

• When your vehicle is exiting from an an-

rounding conditions.

gled parking spot.

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NOTE

z

The Blind Spot Warning lamps in the outside

rear-view mirrors on both sides will blink,

even when only one vehicle is approaching

from one side.

z

If a system problem, etc., is detected after

the RTCA warning message appears on the

information screen in the multi-information

display, the information screen may change

• Immediately after the RCTA has been

to another warning message.

turned on.

• Immediately after the operation mode has

been put in ON.

• When the bumper surface around the sen-

sor is covered with dirt, snow and ice, etc.

When the sensor becomes extremely hot

•

CAUTION

or cold, such as after the vehicle has been

parked for a prolonged time under the

z

In certain situations, the RCTA may not de-

blazing sun or in cold weather.

tect a vehicle in the detection areas. Some of

these situations include:

• When the reversing speed of your vehicle

is approximately

18 km/h (11 mph) or

higher.

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Starting and driving

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

CAUTION

NOTE

Lane Departure Warning

z If the bumper has experienced an impact, the

z After the system check screen disappears,

(LDW)*

sensor may have been damaged and the

the

indicator (green) appears on the infor-

RCTA may not function properly. Have the

mation screen of the multi-information dis-

By recognizing through a sensor (A) the lane

vehicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI

play.

in which your vehicle is running, the Lane

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

Refer to “Information screen (when the igni-

Departure Warning (LDW) gives you a warn-

tion switch is turned from the “LOCK” posi-

ing when your vehicle is likely to drift from

tion to the “ON” position or the operation

To operate

its lane with an audible alarm and a visual

mode is changed from OFF to ON)” on page

5-08.

alarm displayed on the information screen of

1. Press the BSW switch while the opera-

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the multi-information display.

tion mode is put in ON.

z Set the RCTA to OFF when towing.

For details about handling the sensor, refer to

(Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW):

z The Blind Spot Warning lamp in the outside

rear-view mirror may appear not to be on

“Handling of the sensor” on page 6-56.

To operate” on page 6-65.)

due to strong direct sunlight or the glare

2. When the gearshift lever and the selector

from the headlamps of vehicles behind you

lever is moved to the “R” (REVERSE)

during night driving.

position, the RCTA will operate.

When a problem is detected in

CAUTION

the system

z Within approximately 7 seconds after the ig-

If the system detects a problem, a warning is

nition switch is turned to the “ON” position

or the operation mode is put in ON, a warn-

displayed on the information screen in the

ing message will not appear on the informa-

multi-information display.

tion screen of the multi-information display

Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): Sys-

even if the system detects a vehicle ap-

tem problem warning” on page 6-66.

proaching your vehicle.

Starting and driving

6-69

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

The indicator will appear on the informa-

Standby state

tion screen of the multi-information display.

In the standby mode, the system is capable of

recognizing the lane in which your vehicle is

positioned and issuing audible warning when

your vehicle goes out of the lane.

The system automatically shifts from the

“ON” state to the standby state if all of the

following conditions are simultaneously met.

The indicator on the information screen in

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the multi-information display will be changed

to green.

How to operate LDW

z The vehicle speed is approximately 65

km/h or higher.

The indication on the information screen of

z The turn-signal lever is not operated.

the multi-information display changes as fol-

lows depending on the state of the system.

z The hazard lamp is not activated.

z Environmental conditions are adequate

To turn on/off the LDW

for the system to recognize the lane

markings on both sides.

NOTE

z The system has been placed in the “ON”

state.

z The LDW is turned on when the vehicle is

shipped from the factory.

z The currently selected LDW setting (on or

off) is stored even when the ignition switch

is turned to the “LOCK” position or the op-

To turn off the LDW, press the LDW switch.

eration mode is put in OFF.

The indicator on the information screen of

the multi-information display will then go

To turn on the LDW, press the LDW switch.

out. To return the LDW to “ON”, press the

LDW switch again.

(green)

6-70

Starting and driving

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

NOTE

NOTE

Windscreen is dirty

The alarm shown below is displayed if the

z The system stays in the “ON” state for ap-

z If the lane markers are only on one side of

proximately 7 seconds after the hazard lamp

the road, the LDW will operate only for the

system becomes temporarily unavailable due

has stopped flashing or the turn-signal lever

appropriate side where the lane marker is

to dirt on the windscreen at the sensor por-

has returned to the home position.

drawn.

tion.

After having cleaned the windscreen, the sys-

tem will automatically return to operation.

Lane departure warning

System problem warning

If the alarm continues showing, there is a

A buzzer sounds intermittently and the in-

If a problem occurs with the system, a visual

possibility that the sensor has a malfunction.

dicator starts flashing in yellow when your

warning specific to the type of the problem is

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Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

vehicle is about to leave or has left the lane in

given together with an audible alarm.

ized Service Point for inspection of the sen-

the standby mode.

sor.

Too hot or cold sensor

The alarm shown below is displayed if the

system becomes temporarily unavailable due

to a too high or low temperature of the sen-

sor.

If the temperature of the sensor reaches the

predetermined value, the system automatical-

ly recovers the normal state.

LDW deactivation due to fault

(green)

(flashing in yellow)

If the alarm continues showing, there is a

The alarm shown below is displayed if the

possibility that the LDW has a malfunction.

LDW goes into a non-initialized state due to

Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

a fault.

ized Service Point for inspection of the sys-

If

this

happens, please contact a

tem.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

NOTE

Point for inspection of the system.

z If the warning continues for approximately 3

seconds or more, the system switches to the

standby mode before the warning stops.

Starting and driving

6-71

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*

The base tyre pressure can be set at desired

CAUTION

WARNING

value by the driver with the reset function ex-

• When the vehicle is equipped with non-

z

The spare wheel does not have a tyre in-

ecution. (The low pressure warning threshold

standard tyres

(including excessively

flation pressure sensor.

is set based on the reset.)

worn tyres and temporary spare tyre),

When the spare tyre is used, the tyre pres-

The tyre inflation pressure sensor IDs for two

uses snow traction device (tyre chains), or

sure monitoring system will not work

has non-specified components such as a

sets of tyres can be registered by a

properly.

modified suspension.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

See a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

• When the windscreen is covered with wa-

Point, and the valid ID set can be switched by

ized Service Point as soon as possible to

ter droplets, snow, dust, etc.

the multi-information meter switch (It’s bene-

replace or repair the original tyre.

z

Follow the instructions given below to keep

ficial in case of seasonal tyre change between

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your LDW in good operating conditions.

summer tyre and winter tyre.)

• Always keep the windscreen clean.

NOTE

• Avoid applying a strong shock or pressure

z

The tyre pressure monitoring system

to the sensor. Do not attempt to detach or

(TPMS) is not a substitute for regularly

disassemble it.

checking tyre inflation pressures.

• Do not put anything like a sticker on the

Be sure to check the tyre inflation pressures

area in front of the sensor of the wind-

as described in “Tyres” on page 10-10.

screen.

z

The tyre inflation pressure sensor (B) is in-

• Use only MITSUBISHI MOTORS GEN-

stalled in the illustrated location.

UINE parts when replacing the wind-

• On vehicles with Type 1 sensor which has

screen wipers.

the metallic air valve (C), replace grom-

met and washer (D) with a new one when

the tyre is replaced.

Tyre pressure monitoring

• On vehicles with Type 2 sensor which has

system (TPMS)*

the rubber air valve (E), replace rubber air

valve (E) with a new one when the tyre is

replaced.

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

For details, please contact your

uses tyre inflation pressure sensors (A) on the

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

wheels to monitor the tyre inflation pressures.

Service Point.

The system only indicates when a tyre is sig-

nificantly under-inflated.

Starting and driving

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Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*

NOTE

CAUTION

If one or more of the vehicle tyres (except for

the spare tyre) is significantly under-inflated,

z If the warning lamp does not illuminate

Type 1

when the ignition switch is turned to the

the warning lamp will remain illuminated

“ON” position or the operation mode is put

while the ignition switch or the operation

in ON, it means that the tyre pressure moni-

mode is in ON.

toring system (TPMS) is not working prop-

Refer to “If the warning lamp/display illumi-

erly. Have the system inspected by a

nates while driving” on page 6-76 and take

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

the necessary measurements.

ice Point.

In such situations, a malfunctioning of the

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system may prevent the monitoring of the

NOTE

tyre pressure. Avoid sudden braking, sharp

Type 2

turning and high-speed driving.

z In addition, the warning display will be dis-

played on the information screen in the mul-

ti-information display.

The tyre pressure monitoring

system warning lamp/display

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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Starting and driving

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*

Please note that the tyre pressure monitoring

CAUTION

NOTE

system (TPMS) is not a substitute for proper

z

If a malfunction is detected in the tyre pres-

tyre maintenance, and it is the driver’s re-

sure monitoring system (TPMS), the warn-

sponsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure,

ing lamp will blink for approximately 1 mi-

even if under-inflation has not reached the

nute and then remain continuously illumina-

ted.

level to trigger illumination of the tyre pres-

The warning lamp will issue further warn-

sure monitoring system

(TPMS) low tyre

ings each time the engine is restarted as long

pressure telltale.

as the malfunction exists.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

Check to see whether the warning lamp goes

Each tyre, including the spare (if so equip-

warning lamp to indicate when the system is

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off after few minutes driving.

ped), should be checked monthly when cold

not operating properly.

If it then goes off during driving, there is no

and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

The warning lamp is combined with the low

problem.

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the

However, if the warning lamp does not go

tyre pressure telltale.

tyre inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle

off, or if it blinks again when the engine is

When the system detects a malfunction, the

has tyres of a different size than the size indi-

restarted, have the vehicle inspected by a

telltale will flash for approximately one mi-

cated on the tyre inflation pressure label, you

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

nute and then remain continuously illumina-

ice Point.

should determine the proper tyre inflation

ted. This sequence will continue upon subse-

In such situations, a malfunctioning of the

pressure for those tyres.)

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-

system may be preventing the monitoring of

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

function exists.

the tyre pressure. For safety reasons, when

been equipped with the tyre pressure moni-

When the warning lamp is illuminated, the

the warning lamp appears while driving,

toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low

avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and

system may not be able to detect or signal

tyre pressure telltale when one or more of

high-speed driving.

low tyre pressure as intended.

your tyres is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure tell-

NOTE

tale illuminates, you should stop and check

your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate

z

In addition, the warning display will be dis-

them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig-

played on the information screen in the mul-

ti-information display.

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.

Starting and driving

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Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

NOTE

CAUTION

malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-

z

After inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-

z

The warning lamp/display may not illumi-

sons, including the installation of replace-

sure, always reinstall the valve cap on the

nate immediately in the event of a tyre blow-

ment or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehi-

valve stem.

out or rapid leak.

cle that prevent the tyre pressure monitoring

Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could

system (TPMS) from functioning properly.

get into the valve, resulting in damage to the

Always check the tyre pressure monitoring

tyre inflation pressure sensor.

NOTE

system (TPMS) malfunction telltale after re-

z

Do not use metal valve caps, which may

z

To avoid the risk of damage to the tyre infla-

placing one or more tyres or wheels on your

cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion

tion pressure sensors, have any punctured

and damage of the tyre inflation pressure

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vehicle to ensure that the replacement or al-

tyre repaired by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

sensors.

ternate tyres and wheels allow the tyre pres-

Authorized Service Point. If the tyre repair is

z

Once adjustments have been made, the

sure monitoring system (TPMS) to continue

not done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

warning lamp will go off after a few minutes

to function properly.

thorized Service Point, damage to the tyre

of driving.

inflation pressure sensor is not covered by

If the warning lamp/display il-

your warranty.

2. If the warning lamp remains illuminated

z

Do not use an aerosol puncture-repair spray

luminates while driving

after you have been driving for about 10

on any tyre.

1. If the warning lamp illuminates, avoid

Such a spray could damage the tyre inflation

minutes after you adjust the tyre infla-

hard braking, sharp steering manoeuvres

pressure sensors.

tion pressure, one or more of the tyres

Have any puncture repaired by a

and high speeds. You should stop and

may have a puncture. Inspect the tyre

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

adjust the tyres to the proper inflation

and if it has a puncture, have it repaired

ice Point.

pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the

by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

z

Using the tyre repair kit may damage the

spare tyre at the same time. Refer to

ized Service Point as soon as possible.

tyre inflation pressure sensor. The vehicle

“Tyres” on page 10-10

must promptly be inspected and repaired by

a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

WARNING

ice Point.

NOTE

z

If the warning lamp/display illuminates

z In addition, the warning display will be dis-

while you are driving, avoid hard brak-

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

played on the information screen in the mul-

ing, sharp steering manoeuvres and high

may not work normally in the following cir-

ti-information display.

speeds.

cumstances:

z When inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-

Driving with an under-inflated tyre ad-

sure, do not apply excessive force to the

versely affects vehicle performance and

z A wireless facility or device using the

valve stem to avoid breakage.

can result in an accident.

same frequency is near the vehicle.

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Starting and driving

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)*

z

Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders

Whenever the tyres and wheels

1. Operate the multi-information meter

and/or on the wheels.

switch to switch the information screen

are replaced with new ones

z

The tyre inflation pressure sensor’s bat-

to the menu screen.

If new wheels with new tyre inflation pres-

tery is dead.

Refer to

“Multi information display

sure sensors are installed, their ID codes must

z

Wheels other than MITSUBISHI

switch” on page 5-05.

be programmed into the tyre pressure moni-

MOTORS GENUINE wheels are being

Refer to “Changing the function settings

toring system. Have tyre and wheel replace-

used.

(when the ignition switch or the opera-

ment performed by a MITSUBISHI

z

Wheels that are not fitted with tyre infla-

tion mode is ON)” on page 5-17.

MOTORS Authorized Service Point to avoid

tion pressure sensors are being used.

2. Lightly press the multi-information me-

the risk of damaging the tyre inflation pres-

z

Wheels whose ID codes are not memo-

ter switch to select “

” (reset

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sure sensors. If the wheel replacement is not

rized by the vehicle are used.

of low tyre pressure warning threshold).

done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

z

A window tint that affects the radio

3. Press and hold the multi-information

ized Service Point, it is not covered by your

wave signals is installed.

meter switch for approximately 3 sec-

warranty.

onds or more, the buzzer sounds.

NOTE

CAUTION

z

Tyre inflation pressures vary with the ambi-

ent temperature. If the vehicle is subjected to

z The use of non-genuine wheels will prevent

large variations in ambient temperature, the

the proper fit of the tyre inflation pressure

tyre inflation pressures may be low (causing

sensors, resulting air leakage or damage of

the warning lamp/display to come on) when

the sensors.

the ambient temperature is relatively low. If

the warning lamp/display comes on, adjust

Reset of low tyre pressure

the tyre inflation pressure.

warning threshold

The threshold is set based on the tyre pres-

sure which the reset function is executed by

4. The warning lamp start flashing slowly.

following procedure.

5. Drive for a while. The reset is completed

if the warning lamp goes out.

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3. Press and hold the multi-information

NOTE

Reversing sensor system*

meter switch for approximately 3 sec-

z The reset function should be executed every

onds or more. The setting changes the

This system operates when you are backing

time when the tyre pressure or tyre rotation

selected tyre ID set.

is adjusted.

the vehicle. It uses corner and back sensors to

z The reset function should be executed when

detect an obstacle and the information screen

the tyre is cold. If it is executed when the

in the multi-information display and the buz-

tyre is warm (e.g. after driving), there may

zer to inform you of the approximate distance

be a low tyre pressure warning earlier than

to the obstacle.

usual.

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CAUTION

Tyre ID set change

z The reversing sensor system assists you in

In case that 2 sets of tyre inflation pressure

determining the approximate distance be-

sensor ID are registered in the receiver, the

tween the vehicle and an obstacle located

valid tyre ID set can be changed by following

behind the vehicle. It has limitations in terms

procedure.

of detectable areas and objects, and may not

1. Operate the multi-information meter

properly detect some objects. Therefore, do

not place excessive confidence in the revers-

switch to switch the information screen

NOTE

ing sensor system and operate the vehicle as

to the menu screen.

z

Each time this procedure is done, the tyre ID

carefully as you would do with a vehicle not

Refer to

“Multi information display

set is changed. (1 - 2 - 1 - 2 …)

equipped with this system.

switch” on page 5-05.

z

The tyre ID set is NOT changed, in case that

z Make sure to check the surroundings with

Refer to “Changing the function settings

only 1 set of ID is registered.

your own eyes to ensure safety. Do not oper-

(when the ignition switch or the opera-

z

When changing the tyre ID set, the reset

ate the vehicle by relying on the reversing

tion mode is ON)” on page 5-17.

function of low tyre pressure warning

sensor system alone.

2. Lightly press the multi-information me-

threshold is automatically started.

(The

warning lamp starts flashing slowly.) If the

ter switch to select “

” (tyre

tyre is warm at this time, the reset function

Obstacle detection areas

ID set change).

should be executed again when the tyre is

The detection areas of the corner and back

cold.

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-

Vehicles without a towing bar

Vehicles with a towing bar

tions

The detection areas are within approximately

The detection areas are within approximately

There are two corner sensors (A) at the cor-

60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 150 cm

60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 150 cm

ners of the rear bumper, and two back sensors

(B) from the back sensors, and 60 cm (C) or

(B) from the back sensors, and 60 cm (C) or

(B) in the centre of the rear bumper.

less from the ground surface, excluding the

less from the ground surface, excluding the

area approximately

10 cm

(D) from the

area approximately

10 cm

(D) from the

ground surface.

ground surface. The non-detection areas (E)

are within approximately 20 cm (F) from the

bumper.

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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

NOTE

mode and the towing bar mode. The towing

z If the rear bumper has been exposed to an

bar mode changes the system to exclude the

impact, the corner or back sensors may fail

area in which the towing bar is mounted from

and prevent the system from functioning

the detection areas.

properly. Have the vehicle inspected at a

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ice Point.

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NOTE

CAUTION

To operate

To operate the system, move the gearshift

z The sensors do not detect objects located in

• The sensors or surroundings have been

the area directly below or near the bumper.

wiped by hand, or stickers or accessories

lever or selector lever to the

“R” position

If the height of an object is lower than the

have been attached.

while the ignition switch or the operation

mounted position of the corner or back sen-

z

The reversing sensor system may not proper-

mode is in ON. When the reversing sensor

sors, the sensors may not continue detecting

ly detect the following:

system is operated, the reversing sensor sys-

it even if they detected it initially.

• Objects that are thin, such as wire nets or

tem operation indication lamp (A) will turn

ropes.

on. To stop the operation, push the “SONAR”

• Objects that absorb sound waves, such as

For information on how to change the detec-

switch; the reversing sensor system operation

snow.

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tion areas, please refer to “Changing the de-

• Objects that are shaped with a sharp an-

indication lamp (A) is turned off.

tection areas” on page 6-81.

gle.

• Objects with a smooth surface, such as

glass.

CAUTION

• Objects that are low, such as kerbstones.

z

The reversing sensor system may not operate

properly under the following conditions:

• The sensors or surroundings are covered

NOTE

with ice, snow, or mud.

z

The buzzer may sound lower than the nor-

• The sensors are frozen.

mal warning sound when the reversing sen-

• The system receives ultrasonic noise from

sor system is receiving ultrasonic noise from

other sources (the horns of other vehicles,

other sources, but this is not a malfunction.

motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pour-

The buzzer will stop sounding and the sys-

ing rain, splashing water, tyre chains,

tem will return to normal operation after the

etc.).

noise is no longer received.

NOTE

• The sensors are extremely hot or cold

(while the vehicle is parked for a long pe-

z

Only when the gearshift lever or selector

riod of time under a blazing sun or in cold

lever is in the

“R” position, the reversing

weather).

sensor system can be operated or be stopped

• The vehicle tilts significantly.

by using the “SONAR” switch.

• The vehicle is driven on a rough road

(with a bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy sur-

face).

• The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.

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Warning for obstacles

Back sensor

(vehicles without a towing

NOTE

bar)

If there is an obstacle behind the vehicle, a

z When the sensors detect different obstacles

warning will be issued with the information

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

at the same time, the information screen in

screen in the multi-information display and a

distance

sound cycle

the multi-information display indicates the

warning buzzer.

directions of the obstacles each sensor is de-

Approx. 150 to

Intermittent

tecting. However, closer obstacles are given

80 cm

priority over other detected obstacles and the

warning buzzer sounds to inform you of

Approx. 80 to 40 cm

Fast intermittent

closer obstacles.

Within approx.

Continuous

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40 cm

Changing the detection areas

Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)

The detection areas can be changed as fol-

lows:

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

distance

sound cycle

Vehicles with a towing bar

Approx. 150 to

Intermittent

While the operation of the system is stopped

100 cm

at the “SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR”

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

1- Corner sensor (left)

Approx. 100 to

Fast intermittent

release it. The buzzer sounds twice to indi-

2- Back sensor

60 cm

cate that the detection area has been changed.

3- Corner sensor (right)

Approx. 60 to 40 cm

Continuous

Vehicles without a towing bar

Corner sensor

Within approx.

None

While the operation of the system is stopped

40 cm

Vehicle to obstacle

Warning display/

at the “SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR”

distance

sound cycle

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

CAUTION

release it. The buzzer sounds once to indicate

Approx. 60 to 40 cm

Intermittent

that the detection area has been changed.

z The distances given are to be used for refer-

Approx. 40 to 25 cm

Fast intermittent

ence only, as errors may be caused by vari-

ous factors, such as temperature, humidity,

Within approx.

Continuous

or the shape of the obstacles.

25 cm

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Rear-view camera*

NOTE

Reversing sensor system warn-

CAUTION

ing display

z

The detection area will not change if you

z The rear-view camera is an assistance sys-

keep the

“SONAR” switch pushed for

In case there is a malfunction in the reversing

tem that enables the driver to check for ob-

10 seconds or more.

stacles behind the vehicle. Its range of view

sensor system, the display for the malfunc-

z

After pushing the “SONAR” switch, revers-

is limited, so you should not overly depend

tioning sensor will blink and the warning

ing sensor system operation differs accord-

on it. Please drive just as carefully as you

buzzer will sound for approximately 5 sec-

ing to the detection area setting.

would if the vehicle did not have the rear-

onds. Even after the buzzer has stopped

• Setting when towing bar is not equipped

view camera.

When the gearshift lever or selector lever

sounding, the display will continue blinking

z Be sure to visually confirm safety around the

is moved to the “R” position, the revers-

until the system reverts to the normal state.

vehicle with your own eyes. Do not depend

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ing sensor system will operate even if cor-

Have the vehicle inspected at a

entirely on the rear-view camera.

ner sensor operation was stopped by push-

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

ing the “SONAR” switch.

Point.

Range of view of rear-view

• Setting when towing bar is equipped

When reversing sensor system operation

camera

was stopped by pushing the “SONAR”

Example: Corner sensor (left) malfunctioning

switch, the reversing sensor system will

The range of view of the rear-view camera is

not operate until the engine has been stop-

limited to the area shown in the illustrations.

ped even if the gearshift lever or selector

It cannot show both sides and the lower part

lever is moved to the “R” position.

of the rear bumper, etc.

To resume reversing sensor system opera-

When reversing, be sure to visually confirm

tion, push the “SONAR” switch or stop

safety around the vehicle.

and restart the engine, and then move the

gearshift lever or selector lever to the “R”

position.

Rear-view camera*

The rear-view camera is a system that shows

the view behind the vehicle on the screen of

the DISPLAY AUDIO, the Smartphone-link

Display Audio (SDA) or the Smartphone-link

Display Audio (SDA) navigation system.

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