Mitsubishi Mirage (2022 year). Manual in english

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

If you need to move the vehicle, shift the

Selector lever positions

selector lever as follows.

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1. Make sure the parking brake is fully

applied.

“P” PARK

2. Stop the engine if it is running.

3. Insert a screwdriver with a cloth over its

This position locks the transmission to pre-

tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Pry

vent the vehicle from moving. The engine can

gently as shown to remove the cover.

be started from the “P” (PARK) position.

“R” REVERSE

Selector lever position display

Move the lever to this position only after the

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vehicle has come to a complete stop.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

CAUTION

ON, the selector lever position is shown on

z Never shift into the

“P” (PARK) or “R”

the multi-information display.

(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in

motion. If the lever is shifted into the “P”

(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position while

4. Depress the brake pedal with the right

the vehicle is in motion, the transmission

foot.

may be damaged.

5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock

release hole (B). Shift the selector lever to

the

“N”

(NEUTRAL) position while

“N” NEUTRAL

pressing the screwdriver down.

At this position, the transmission is disen-

gaged. It is the same as the neutral position on

a manual transaxle and should be used when

the vehicle is not moving for an extended

length of time during driving, such as in a

traffic jam.

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

WARNING

“Ds” DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY

When a malfunction occurs in

Never move the selector lever to the “N”

DRIVING

the automatic transaxle

(NEUTRAL) position while driving since

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you could accidentally slip it into the “P”

Use when engine braking is needed, or for

(PARK) or

“R”

(REVERSE) position,

high-power sport drive.

When the selector lever position

damaging the transmission.

To prevent the vehicle from rolling when

indicator blinks

stopped on a slope, the engine should be

“L” LOW

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started in the “P” (PARK) position, not in

When the selector lever position indicator

“N” (NEUTRAL) position.

blinks while you are driving, there could be a

This position is for driving up very steep hills

To prevent rolling, always keep your foot

malfunction in the automatic transaxle system

and for engine braking at low speeds when

on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in

or CVT fluid temperature becomes abnor-

driving down steep hills.

“N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when shift-

mally high.

ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-

tion.

WARNING

z This position can be used for maximum

engine braking.

“D” DRIVE

Be very careful not to shift into

“L”

(LOW) suddenly.

Sudden engine braking may cause the

This position is used for most city and high-

tires to skid.

way driving. The transmission will automati-

Select this position according to the road

cally and continuously change its gear ratio

conditions and vehicle speed.

depending on road and driving conditions.

CAUTION

z To prevent transmission damage, never shift

NOTE

into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the “R”

z The “A” indicator blinks only if the CVT

(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in

selector lever switch is broken.

motion.

It is not seen during normal driving.

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Features and controls

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)

CAUTION

Operation of the CVT

CAUTION

If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while

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Use the selector lever in the correct shift

driving, the indicator will blink.

position in accordance with driving condi-

In this case, immediately park your vehicle

CAUTION

tions.

in a safe place and follow these procedures:

Before selecting a position with the engine

Never coast downhill backward in the driv-

[If the indicator blinks rapidly (once per sec-

running and the vehicle stationary, firmly

ing shift position

“D”

(DRIVE),

“Ds”

ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]

depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-

(DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIVING), “L”

Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not

cle from creeping.

(LOW) or coast forward in the

“R”

turn off the engine. Move the selector lever

The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the

(REVERSE) position.

to the

“P” (PARK) position and open the

CVT is engaged, especially when the engine

Engine stopping and increased brake pedal

engine hood. Keep the engine, idling.

speed or idle speed is high, or with the air

and steering effort could lead to an accident.

After a while, move the selector lever into

conditioning operating.

Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal

any position other than “P” (PARK) position

Do not release the brake pedal until you are

pressed when the vehicle is stationary.

and confirm that the indicator stops blinking.

ready to drive away.

This can damage the CVT.

It is safe to continue driving if the indicator

Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at

Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal

no longer blinks.

all times.

while holding down the brake pedal with the

If the indicator continues blinking, contact

Using the left foot could cause driver move-

selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE) position,

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

ment delay in case of an emergency.

the engine revolutions may not rise as high

repair facility of your choice immediately.

as when performing the same operation with

To prevent sudden acceleration, never run

[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2

the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)

the engine at high rpms when shifting from

seconds), the CVT may be operating in fail-

position.

the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).

safe mode due to a malfunction.]

Operating the accelerator pedal while the

Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized

other foot is resting on the brake pedal will

Passing acceleration

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair facility of

affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-

your choice immediately.

mature wear of brake pads.

To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)

position (when passing another vehicle) push

the accelerator to the floor. The CVT will

automatically downshift.

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Service brake

and then move the selector lever to the “P”

Waiting

WARNING

(PARK) position.

Do not leave any objects near the brake

For short waiting periods, such as at traffic

pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;

When the CVT makes no speed

doing so could prevent the full pedal

lights, the vehicle can be left in selector lever

change

stroke that would be necessary in an

position and held stationary with the service

emergency. Make sure that the pedal can

brake.

be operated freely at all times. Make sure

For longer waiting periods with the engine

If the CVT does not shift while driving, or

the floor mat is securely held in place.

running, place the selector lever in the “N”

your vehicle does not pick up enough speed

(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking

when starting on an uphill slope, it may be

brake, while holding the vehicle stationary

that there is something unusual happening in

CAUTION

with the service brake.

the transmission. Have your vehicle checked

It is important not to drive the vehicle with

Prior to moving off after having stopped the

at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

your foot resting on the brake pedal when

vehicle, make sure that the selector lever is in

a repair facility of your choice immediately.

braking is not required. This practice can

“D” (DRIVE) position.

result in very high brake temperatures, pre-

mature lining wear, and possible damage to

Service brake

the brakes.

CAUTION

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z To avoid transmission overheating, never try

to keep your vehicle stationary on a hill by

Brake pedal

using the accelerator pedal. Always apply

Power brakes

the parking brake and/or service brake.

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z Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while

Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,

Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes

the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-

resulting in poor brake response and prema-

for more braking force with less brake pedal

ation may occur if the selector lever is in a

ture wear of the brake pads.

effort.

position other than

“P”

(PARK) or

“N”

When driving down a long or steep hill, use

Your brakes are designed to operate at full

(NEUTRAL).

engine braking by moving the selector lever

capacity, even if the power assist is not being

to “Ds” (DOWNSHIFT & SPORTY DRIV-

used.

ING) or “L” (LOW) position.

If the power assist is not being used, the effort

Parking

needed to press the brake pedal is greater.

If you should lose the power assist for some

To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-

reason, the brakes will still work.

plete stop, fully engage the parking brake,

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Features and controls

Hill start assist

If the power brake unit or either of the two

Brake pad wear alarm

CAUTION

brake hydraulic systems stops working prop-

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Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to

erly, the rest of the brake system will still

prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.

work, but the vehicle will not slow down as

The disc brakes have an alarm that makes a

Under certain circumstances, even when hill

quickly.

metallic squeal when the brake pads have

start assist is activated, the vehicle may

You will know this has happened if you find

worn down enough to need service.

move backwards if the brake pedal is not suf-

you need to press the brake down farther, or

If you hear this sound, have the brake pads

ficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heavily

harder when slowing down or stopping, or if

replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

loaded, or if the road is very steep or slip-

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

the brake warning light and the warning dis-

pery.

play in the multi-information display comes

The hill start assist is not designed to keep

on. Have the brake system repaired at an

the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes

WARNING

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

for more than 2 seconds.

z Driving with worn brake pads will make it

repair facility of your choice immediately.

When facing uphill, do not rely on using the

harder to stop, and can cause an accident.

hill start assist to maintain a stopped position

as an alternative to depressing the brake

WARNING

pedal.

z Never coast downhill with the engine OFF.

Hill start assist

Doing so could cause an accident.

Keep the engine running whenever your

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Do not perform the following operation

vehicle is in motion. If you turn off the

while the hill start assist is operating.

The hill start assist makes it easy to start off

engine while driving, the power brake

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

on a steep uphill slope by preventing the

booster will stop working and your brakes

F.A.S.T.-key]

vehicle from moving backwards. It keeps the

will not work as well.

Turn the ignition switch to the

“OFF” or

brakes applied for approximately 2 seconds

z If the power assist is lost or if either brake

“ACC” position.

hydraulic system stops working properly,

when you move your foot from the brake

[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]

take your vehicle to an authorized

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC. The

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-

hill start assist could stop operating, which

ity of your choice immediately.

could result in an accident.

To operate

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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the

brake pedal.

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Brake assist system

2. On vehicles with manual transaxle, place

NOTE

Warning indicator

the gearshift lever into the 1st position.

• On vehicles with manual transaxle, the

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On vehicles with CVT, place the selector

gearshift lever is in the following position.

lever into the “D” (DRIVE) position.

If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-

[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]

tem, the following indicator will turn on.

The gearshift lever is in any position other

NOTE

than “R” (Reverse).

z When reversing on an uphill slope, place the

(The hill start assist will operate, even if the

- ASC indicator

gearshift lever or selector lever into the “R”

gearshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral) posi-

position.

tion.)

[When starting an uphill slope backwards.]

CAUTION

The gearshift lever is in the “R” (Reverse)

3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start

position.

If the warning is displayed, the hill start

assist will maintain the braking force

(The hill start assist will not operate when

assist will not operate. Start off carefully.

applied while stopped for approximately 2

the gearshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral)

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the

seconds.

position.)

engine.

4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill

• On vehicles with CVT, the selector lever is

Restart the engine and check whether the

start assist will gradually decrease the

in any position other than “P” (PARK) or

indicator goes out, in which case the hill start

braking force as the vehicle starts moving.

“N” (NEUTRAL).

assist is again working normally.

• The vehicle is completely stationary, with

If they remain displayed or reappear fre-

the brake pedal depressed.

quently, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle

NOTE

immediately, but the vehicle should be

• The parking brake is released.

z The hill start assist is activated when all of

inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi

the following conditions are met.

The hill start assist will not operate if the

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

accelerator pedal is depressed before the

• The engine is running.

choice as soon as possible.

brake pedal is released.

(The hill start assist will not be activated

while the engine is starting or immediately

The hill start assist also operates when

after the engine is started.)

reversing on an uphill slope.

When the hill start assist is activated, you

Brake assist system

may feel the operating sound or vibration

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from under the body.

The brake assist system is a device assisting

This is a normal result of the hill start assist

drivers who cannot depress the brake pedal

operation, and does not indicate a problem.

firmly such as in emergency stop situations

and provides greater braking force.

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Features and controls

Anti-lock braking system

If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the

z When the anti-lock braking system is in

Anti-lock braking system

brakes will be applied with more force than

use, you may feel the brake pedal vibrat-

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usual.

ing and hear a unique sound. It may also

The anti-lock braking system helps prevent

feel as if the pedal resists being pressed.

the wheels from locking up when braking.

In this situation, simply hold the brake

CAUTION

This helps maintain vehicle drivability and

pedal down firmly. Do not pump the

The brake assist system is not a device

steering wheel handling.

brake, which will result in reduced

designed to exercise braking force greater

braking performance.

than its capacity. Make sure to always keep a

sufficient distance between your vehicle and

Driving hints

a vehicle in front of you without relying too

CAUTION

much on the brake assist system.

When using the anti-lock brakes (sudden

The anti-lock braking system cannot prevent

braking), steering is slightly different

accidents. It is your responsibility to take

from normal driving conditions. Use the

safety precautions and to drive carefully.

NOTE

steering wheel carefully.

To prevent failure of the anti-lock braking

Once the brake assist system is operational,

Always keep a safe distance from the

system, be sure all 4 wheels and tires are the

it maintains great braking force even if the

vehicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-

same size and the same type.

brake pedal is lightly released.

cle is equipped with the anti-lock braking

To stop its operation, completely remove

system, leave a greater braking distance

your foot from the brake pedal.

when:

NOTE

When the brake assist system is in use while

• Driving on gravel or snow-covered

You may feel the operating sound or vibra-

driving, you may feel as if the depressed

roads.

tion from under the body when driving

brake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in small

motions in conjunction with the operation

• Driving on uneven road surfaces.

immediately after starting the engine. This is

a normal result the anti-lock braking system

noise, or the vehicle body and the steering

Operation of anti-lock braking system is

makes when performing a self-check. It does

wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake

not restricted situations where brakes are

not indicate a problem.

assist system is operating normally and does

applied suddenly. This system may also

not indicate faulty operation. Continue to

The anti-lock braking system can be used

prevent the wheels from locking when

depress the brake pedal.

after the vehicle has reached a speed over

you drive over manholes, steel roadwork

approximately

6 mph (10 km/h). It stops

When the anti-lock brake system warning

plates, road markings, or any uneven road

working when the vehicle slows below 3

light is illuminated, the brake assist system is

surface.

mph (5 km/h).

not functioning.

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Anti-lock braking system

Anti-lock braking system warn-

CAUTION

If the anti-lock braking system

ing light

• When the ignition switch is turned to the

warning light and brake warning

“ON” position or the operation mode is put

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light illuminate at the same time

in ON, the warning light does not come on

or it remains on and does not go off.

• The warning light comes on while driving

If the warning light illuminate

while driving

The anti-lock braking system and brake force

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distribution function may not work, so hard

braking could make the vehicle unstable.

Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.

If only the anti-lock braking sys-

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an

tem warning light illuminate

authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer or

repair facility of your choice.

Avoid hard braking and high-speed driv-

If there is a malfunction in the system, the

ing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

anti-lock braking system warning light will

Test the system by restarting the engine

After driving on icy roads

come on.

and driving at a speed of about 12 mph

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Under normal conditions, the ABS warning

(20 km/h) or higher.

light comes on when the ignition switch is

After driving on snow or icy roads, remove

If the warning light then remains off dur-

turned to the “ON” position or the operation

any snow and ice which may have be left

ing driving, there is no abnormal condi-

mode is put in ON and goes off a few seconds

around the wheels. On vehicles that have an

tion.

later.

anti-lock braking system, be careful not to

However, if the warning light does not

damage the wheel speed sensors (A) or the

disappear, or if they come on again when

cables located at each wheel.

CAUTION

the vehicle is driven, have the vehicle

z Any of the following indicates that the anti-

checked by an authorized MITSUBISHI

lock braking system is not functioning and

MOTORS dealer or repair facility of your

only the standard brake system is working.

choice as soon as possible.

(The standard brake system is functioning

normally.) If this happens, take your vehicle

to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

a repair facility of your choice.

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Features and controls

Electric power steering system (EPS)

Front

Rear

WARNING

Electric power steering system

z Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is

warning light

moving. Stopping the engine would make

the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,

possibly resulting in an accident.

NOTE

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 acti-

vated to prevent overheating of the power

Electric power steering sys-

steering system. This function will make the

steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In

tem (EPS)

this event, limit your turning of the steering

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wheel for a while. When the system has

If there is a malfunction in the system, the

The power steering system operates while the

cooled down, the steering effort will return

warning light will come on.

engine is running. It helps reduce the effort

to normal.

Under normal conditions, the warning lamp

needed to turn the steering wheel.

If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-

comes on when the ignition switch is turned

The power steering system has mechanical

cle is stationary with the headlights on, the

to the “ON” position or the operation mode is

steering capability in case the power assist is

headlights may become dim. This behavior

put in ON, and goes off after the engine has

lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-

is not abnormal. The headlights will return to

started.

their original brightness after a short while.

son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-

cle, but you will notice it takes much more

CAUTION

effort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi-

z If the warning light appears while the engine

cle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi

is running, have the vehicle inspected by an

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

choice.

repair facility of your choice as soon as pos-

sible. It may become harder to turn the steer-

ing wheel.

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Active stability control (ASC)

ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to

Active stability control

CAUTION

start moving from a stopped condition. It also

Do not install any aftermarket limited slip

(ASC)

provides sufficient driving force and steering

differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC

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performance as the vehicle turns while press-

may stop functioning properly.

ing the acceleration pedal.

The Active stability control

(ASC) takes

overall control of the anti-lock braking sys-

tem, traction control function and skid control

NOTE

CAUTION

function to help maintain the vehicle’s control

An operating sound or vibration may be

z When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy

and traction. Please read this section in con-

emitted from under the body in the following

road, be sure to install snow tires and drive

junction with the page on the anti-lock brak-

situations. The sound or vibration is associ-

the vehicle at moderate speeds.

ing system, traction control function and skid

ated with checking the operations of the

ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock

control function.

from under the body and the brake pedal if

Skid control function

Anti-lock braking system  P.5-51

you depress it. These do not indicate a mal-

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function.

Traction control function  P.5-54

• When the ignition switch is turned to the

The skid control function is designed to help

Skid control function  P.5-54

“ON” position or the operation mode is put

the driver maintain control of the vehicle on

in ON.

slippery roads or during rapid steering

CAUTION

• When the vehicle is driven for a while after

maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine

Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC

the engine is turned on.

output and the brake on each wheel.

cannot prevent the natural laws of physics

When the ASC is activated, you may feel a

from acting on the vehicle. This system, like

vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-

NOTE

any other system, has limits and cannot help

ing sound from the engine compartment.

you to maintain traction and control of the

This indicates that the system is operating

z The skid control function operates at speeds

vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv-

normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.

of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.

ing can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s

When the anti-lock braking system warning

responsibillty to drive carefully, This means

light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.

taking into account the traffic, road and envi-

ASC OFF switch

ronmental conditions.

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Be sure to use the same specified type and

Traction control function

The ASC is automatically activated when the

size of tire on all four wheels. Otherwise, the

ASC may not work properly.

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ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position

On slippery surfaces, the traction control

or the operation mode is put in ON. You can

function prevents the drive wheels from spin-

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Features and controls

Active stability control (ASC)

deactivate the system by pressing down the

NOTE

“ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.

z When moving out of mud, sand or fresh

z The

indicator may turn on when you start

When the ASC is deactivated, the

indica-

snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not

the engine. This means that the battery volt-

tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,

allow the engine speed to increase. In such

age momentarily dropped when the engine

momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch;

situations, temporarily turning off ASC with

was started. It does not indicate a malfunc-

the “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to

the

indicator is turned off.

tion, provided that the display goes out

move out your vehicle.

immediately.

z If you continue to press the

“ASC OFF”

z When a compact spare tire has been put on

switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-

your vehicle, the gripping ability of the tire

taken operation protection function” will

will be lower, making it more likely that the

activate and the ASC will turn back on.

indicator will blink.

ASC operation indicator or

ASC OFF indicator

ASC warning indicator

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ASC operation indicator

If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-

The indicator will blink when the

tem, the following indicator will turn on.

ASC is operating.

CAUTION

- ASC OFF indicator

- ASC indicator

This indicator will turn on when the

For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch

ASC is turned off with the “ASC

should be operated when your vehicle is

- ASC OFF indicator

stopped.

OFF” switch.

Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in

normal circumstances.

CAUTION

When indicator blinks, ASC is operating,

NOTE

which means that the road is slippery or that

Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both

your vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip.

the stability control function and the traction

If this happens, drive slower with less accel-

control function.

erator input.

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Cruise control (if so equipped)

CAUTION

Cruise control (if so equipped)

Cruise control switches

z The system may be malfunctioning.

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Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the

engine.

Cruise control is an automatic speed control

Restart the engine and check whether the

system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-

indicator goes out. If they go out, there is no

vated at speeds from about

25 mph

abnormal condition. If they do not go out or

(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at

appear frequently, it is not necessary to stop

speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).

the vehicle immediately, but you should have

your vehicle inspected by an authorized

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

CAUTION

of your choice as soon as possible.

When you do not wish to drive at a set speed,

turn off the cruise control for safety.

Do not use cruise control when driving con-

ditions will not allow you to stay at the same

Towing

speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads

A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch

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that are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet,

Used to turn on and off the cruise control.

slippery, on a steep downhill slope.

CAUTION

When towing the vehicle with only the front

B- SET - switch

wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the

NOTE

ground, do not place the ignition switch in

Used to reduce the set speed and to set the

the “ON” position or do not put the operation

Cruise control may not be able to keep your

desired speed.

mode in ON. Placing the ignition switch in

speed on uphills or downhills.

the “ON” position or putting the operation

Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.

mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,

You may use the accelerator pedal if you

C- RES + switch

resulting in an accident.

want to stay at your set speed.

Note that the correct towing method depends

Your speed may increase to more than the set

Used to increase the set speed and to return to

on the transmission type and the vehicle’s

speed on a steep downhill. You have to use

the original set speed.

drive configuration.

the brake to control your speed. As a result,

For details, refer to “Towing” on page 8-12.

the set speed driving is deactivated.

D- CANCEL switch

Used to deactivate the set speed driving.

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Features and controls

Cruise control (if so equipped)

2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired

When you reach your desired speed, release

NOTE

speed, then press and release the SET -

the switch. Your new cruising speed is now

z When operating the cruise control switches,

switch (B) when the indicator is illumi-

set.

press the cruise control switches correctly.

nated. The vehicle will then maintain the

The set speed driving may be deactivated

desired speed.

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 indi-

cator in the meter cluster will come on.

To increase your speed in small amounts,

press the RES + switch for less than about 1

NOTE

second and release it.

z When you release the SET - switch, the vehi-

Each time you press the RES + switch, your

cle speed will be set.

vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

Accelerator pedal

To increase the set speed

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While driving at the set speed, use the accel-

There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.

erator pedal to reach your desired speed and

then press the SET - switch (B) and release

Indicator

RES + switch

the switch momentarily to set a new desired

cruising speed.

Press and hold the RES + switch (C) while

driving at the set speed, and your speed will

then gradually increase.

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Cruise control (if so equipped)

To slow down your speed in small amounts,

press the SET - switch for less than about 1

To decrease the set speed

To temporarily increase or

second and release it.

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decrease the speed

Each time you press the SET - switch, your

There are 2 ways to decrease the set speed.

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vehicle will slow down by about 1 mph (1.6

km/h).

SET - switch

To temporarily increase the speed

Brake pedal

Press and hold the SET - switch (B) while

Depress the accelerator pedal as you would

driving at the set speed, and your speed will

normally. When you release the pedal, you

While driving at the set speed, use the brake

slow down gradually.

will return to your set speed.

pedal, which disengages the cruise control,

When you reach your desired speed, release

then press the SET - switch (B) and release

the switch. Your new cruising speed is now

the switch momentarily to set a new desired

set.

cruising speed.

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Features and controls

Cruise control (if so equipped)

Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)”

To deactivate

on page 5-54.

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The set speed driving can be deactivated as

follows:

WARNING

z Although the set speed driving will be

z Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

deactivated when shifting to the

“N”

switch (A). (Cruise control will be turned

(NEUTRAL) position, never move the

off.)

selector lever to the

“N” (NEUTRAL)

z Press the CANCEL switch (D).

position while driving.

You would have no engine braking and

z Depress the brake pedal.

could cause a serious accident.

Also, the set speed driving may be deacti-

To temporarily decrease the speed

vated as follow:

Depress the brake pedal to decrease the

z When the engine speed rises and

speed. To return to the previously set speed,

approaches the tachometer’s red zone (the

press the RES + switch (C).

red-colored part of the tachometer dial).

Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page

5-60.

CAUTION

z When the set speed driving is deactivated

The set speed driving is deactivated automati-

automatically in any situation other than

cally in any of the following ways.

those listed above, there may be a system

malfunction.

z When your speed slows to about 10 mph

Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

switch to turn off the cruise control and have

(15 km/h) or more below the set speed

your vehicle inspected by an authorized

because of a hill, etc.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

z When your speed slows to about 25 mph

of your choice.

(40 km/h) or less.

z When the active stability control (ASC)

starts operating.

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) (if so equipped)

Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.

the collision and, if possible, to avoid the col-

To resume the set speed

z Indicator is turned OFF.

lision.

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Stop lights are illuminated during automatic

If the set speed driving is deactivated by the

braking.

condition described in

“To deactivate” on

Forward Collision Mitiga-

page 5-59, you can resume the previously set

tion system (FCM) (if so

speed by pressing the RES + switch (C) while

equipped)

driving at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)

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or higher.

The Forward Collision Mitigation system

(FCM) is designed to help reduce the risk of a

collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian

straight ahead of your vehicle. The FCM uses

a sensor (A) to determine the distance and

relative speed to a vehicle and a pedestrian in

front. The FCM is not designed as an auto-

matic driving system or as a collision avoid-

ance system.

When your vehicle is approaching a vehicle

or a pedestrian straight-ahead in your path

and the FCM judges that there is the risk of a

Under either of the following conditions,

collision, the system will give audible and

however, using the switch does not allow you

visual warnings.

to resume the previously set speed. In these

When the FCM judges that a collision with

situations, repeat the speed setting procedure:

the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is

imminent, the system will automatically

z The CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

apply moderate braking to warn you to apply

WARNING

switch is pressed.

the brakes immediately.

Before using the

FCM, read this entire

z [Except for vehicles equipped with the

When the FCM judges that a collision with

section to fully understand the limitations

F.A.S.T.-key]

the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is

of this system. Failure to follow instruc-

Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or

highly unavoidable, the system will apply

tions could result in an accident.

“ACC” position.

emergency braking to reduce the severity of

[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]

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Features and controls

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) (if so equipped)

The forward collision warning function oper-

WARNING

Forward collision warning

ates when the following vehicle speed:

The FCM is designed to help avoid certain

function

frontal collisions or reduce the crash

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z Against a vehicle: Approximately 10 mph

speed in such collisions. It is not a substi-

If the system judges that there is a risk of

(15 km/h) to 87mph (140 km/h).

tute for your safe and careful driving.

your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or the

z Against a pedestrian: Approximately

Under certain circumstances, the system

pedestrian in front, this function warns you of

5 mph (7 km/h) to 40 mph (65 km/h).

may not operate or may not detect cor-

the potential hazard with the indicator blinks

rectly a vehicle or a pedestrian in front.

and audible alarms.

When your vehicle is approaching a vehi-

FCM braking function

cle or a pedestrian too closely, take all nec-

When this function is triggered, a buzzer

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essary actions to avoid a collision, such as

sounds and, at the same time, the following

When the FCM judges that a collision with

braking and steering, regardless of

indicator blinks.

the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is

whether the FCM is activated or not.

The FCM will also prepare to provide quick

imminent, the FCM will automatically apply

Never rely on the FCM to prevent a colli-

brake response and greater brake force when

sion.

moderate braking to warn the driver to apply

you apply the brakes.

Never attempt to test the operation of the

the brakes immediately.

FCM. Doing so could cause an accident,

If the FCM judges that the collision is highly

resulting in serious injury or death.

unavoidable, it will automatically apply

emergency braking to reduce the severity of

the collision and, if possible, to avoid the col-

lision.

When the FCM applies emergency braking, a

buzzer sounds and the indicator blinks in the

meter cluster.

The FCM braking function operates when the

following vehicle speed:

z Against a vehicle: Approximately 3 mph

(5 km/h) to 50 mph (80 km/h).

z Against a pedestrian: Approximately

3 mph (5 km/h) to 40 mph (65 km/h).

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) (if so equipped)

WARNING

If the Active stability control

(ASC) is

• When a vehicle cuts into your path at a

• When driving in dark areas, such as in a

turned off, the FCM braking function will

close distance.

tunnel or at night.

not operate. Refer to “Active stability con-

• When a vehicle ahead is not completely

• When the system recognizes driver’s

trol (ASC)” on page 5-54.

in your path.

steering, accelerating, braking or gear

If the brake pedal is not depressed within

• When your vehicle changed lanes, and

shifting actions as evasive actions to

2 seconds after your vehicle has been

your vehicle approached immediately

avoid collision.

stopped by the FCM, a warning buzzer

behind the vehicle ahead.

• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed

will sound and the brakes activated by the

• When a vehicle ahead is towing a trailer.

down with the weight of passengers and

FCM will automatically be released.

luggage.

• When a vehicle ahead is a truck loaded

Apply the brakes as necessary to keep

with freight that protrudes rearward

• Up to several seconds after starting driv-

your vehicle stationary.

from the cargo bed.

ing.

The FCM will not activate and will not

• When the height of a vehicle ahead is

• In adverse weather conditions, such as

provide either warning or braking in cer-

extremely low or its road clearance is

rain, snow, fog or sand-storm.

tain situations. Some of these include:

extremely high.

• When the windshield of the sensor por-

• When the selector lever is in the “P”

• When a vehicle ahead is extremely dirty.

tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,

(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position.

snow and ice, etc.

• When a vehicle ahead is covered with

• When an object other than a vehicle or a

snow.

• When a vehicle ahead or an oncoming

pedestrian is in front.

vehicle is splashing water, snow or dirt.

• When a vehicle ahead has a large glass

• When the FCM has detected a problem

surface.

• When using a windshield washer.

in the system.

• When a vehicle ahead does not have

• If windshield wipers are not Mitsubishi

• When a vehicle or a pedestrian suddenly

reflectors (light reflector) or the position

Motors Genuine parts or equivalent.

cuts in front of your vehicle.

of the reflector is low.

• When the sensor becomes extremely hot

The FCM may or may not detect a motor-

• When a vehicle ahead is a car carrier or

or cold.

cycle, bicycle or wall depending on the sit-

a similar shaped vehicle.

• If the battery becomes weak or runs

uation. The FCM is not designed to detect

• When accelerating and decelerating

down.

these objects.

quickly.

• When the sensor is affected by strong

The forward collision warning function

• When driving on a slippery road covered

light, such as direct sunlight or the head-

and/or the FCM braking function may not

by rain water, snow, ice, etc.

lights of an oncoming vehicle.

activate in certain situations. Some of

• When driving on a road with alternating

The FCM may not detect a pedestrian in

these include:

up and down steep slopes.

certain situations. Some of these include:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears just in

• When driving on a curve.

front of your vehicle.

• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.

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Features and controls

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) (if so equipped)

WARNING

• If the pedestrian is shorter than approxi-

In certain situations, though there is little

• When passing a vehicle, a pedestrian or

mately

3.2 feet

(1 m) or taller than

or no risk of a collision, the FCM may

an object closely.

approximately 6.5 feet (2 m).

activate. Examples include:

• If the pedestrian is wearing loose-fitting

• When overtaking a vehicle.

clothes.

• When driving on a curve.

• If part of a pedestrian’s body is hidden,

• When there is a road side object (B) that

such as when holding an umbrella, large

reflects the radar sensor signal, such as a

bag, etc.

road sign.

• If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lies

on the road.

• When a vehicle in the next lane becomes

• When a pedestrian is pushing/pulling

positioned directly in front of your vehi-

something, such as a stroller, bicycle or

cle due to winding

road conditions.

wheelchair.

• When pedestrians gather in a group.

• When a pedestrian clothing appears to

be nearly the same color or brightness as

• When approaching a gate, a railroad

its surroundings.

crossing, an underpass, a narrow bridge,

• When a pedestrian is very close to an

manhole lid or a speed bump.

object, such as a vehicle.

• When driving under an overpass or

• When a pedestrian is in a dark area, such

pedestrian bridge.

• When passing through an area that

as at night or in a tunnel.

• When driving in a narrow tunnel.

objects may contact the vehicle, such as

• When a pedestrian is walking fast or

• When driving in a parking structure.

thick grass, tree branches, or a banner.

running.

• When approaching a slope where the

• When there are patterns on the road that

• When a pedestrian suddenly rushes in

incline changes significantly.

may be mistaken for a vehicle or a pedes-

front of the vehicle.

• When trying to stop your vehicle very

trian.

• When the position of a pedestrian is close

close to a vehicle or an object in front.

• When a vehicle cuts into your path in the

to the edge of the vehicle.

detecting range of the sensor.

When the system recognizes driver’s

• When an oncoming vehicle is positioned

steering or accelerating actions as evasive

straight ahead of your vehicle on a

actions to avoid a collision, FCM control

curved road.

and alarm functions may be canceled.

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) (if so equipped)

WARNING

FCM ON/OFF switch

To turn on/off the FCM

• When the FCM detects a long object car-

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Every time the ignition switch is turned to the

ried on your vehicle, such as skis or a

This switch is used to turn on or off the FCM,

roof carrier.

and also to select the distance which will trig-

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

• When driving through fog, steam, smoke

ger the forward collision warning function.

“ON”, the FCM will automatically be turned

or dust.

on.

The FCM should be tuned off if any of fol-

To turn off the FCM, press and hold the FCM

lowing situations occur:

ON/OFF switch. The following message will

• When using an automatic car wash.

appear in the multi-information display and

• When the tires are not properly inflated.

the

indicator will come on in the instru-

• When the emergency spare tire is used.

ment cluster.

• When your vehicle is towed by another

vehicle.

• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.

• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-

mometer or free rollers.

• If the windshield on or surrounding the

sensor is cracked or scratched.

NOTE

z When depressing the brake pedal while auto-

matic braking is applied, the brake pedal will

feel firm. This is normal. Depress the brake

pedal harder to apply greater braking force.

z During the automatic braking, operating

sounds may be heard. This is normal.

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Features and controls

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) (if so equipped)

To turn on the FCM again, press and hold the

System problem warning

When “FAR” is selected

FCM ON/OFF switch. The

indicator on

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the instrument cluster will go off, and a cur-

If there is a malfunction in the system, the

rent distance mode for the forward collision

following indicators will illuminate or blink

warning will be shown in the multi-informa-

depending on the situation.

tion display.

When “MIDDLE” is selected

When the sensor cannot detect

accurately

When “NEAR” is selected

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When the FCM system determines that its

performance has been degraded, the FCM

will become inoperative.

This can occur when

Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow, ice,

mist or dew condensation adhere to the

windshield of the sensor portion.

In adverse weather conditions, such as

To change forward collision warn-

rain, snow, sand storms, etc.

ing distance

A front vehicle or an oncoming vehicle is

NOTE

splashing water, snow or dirt.

Actual distance which triggers the forward

The distance to the vehicle ahead which trig-

collision warnings will vary depending on

gers the forward collision warnings can be

your vehicle speed and the front vehicle

selected from three levels,

“FAR”, “MID-

speed. The distance will become longer

DLE” or “NEAR”.

when the vehicle speeds are higher.

To change the distance mode, press the FCM

The distance which will trigger the FCM

ON/OFF switch. Every time the switch is

braking function cannot be adjusted.

pressed, the distance mode will be switched.

The selected distance mode is shown on the

multi-information display.

Features and controls

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