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Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 6

 

 

Electric power steering system (EPS)
CAUTION
If the anti-lock braking system
Front
Rear
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
warning light and brake warning
“ON” position or the operation mode is put
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
5
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
Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light illuminate
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair
tem (EPS)
facility of your choice.
z Avoid hard braking and high-speed driv-
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ing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
The power steering system operates while the
Test the system by restarting the engine
After driving on icy roads
engine is running. It helps reduce the effort
and driving at a speed of about 12 mph
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needed to turn the steering wheel.
(20 km/h) or higher.
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove
The power steering system has mechanical
If the warning light then remains off dur-
any snow and ice which may have be left
steering capability in case the power assist is
ing driving, there is no abnormal condi-
around the wheels. On vehicles that have an
lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-
tion.
anti-lock braking system, be careful not to
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-
However, if the warning light does not
damage the wheel speed sensors (A) or the
cle, but you will notice it takes much more
disappear, or if they come on again when
cables located at each wheel.
effort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi-
the vehicle is driven, have the vehicle
cle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
checked by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
Motors dealer or repair facility of your
choice.
choice as soon as possible.
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Features and controls
Active stability control (ASC)
WARNING
Electric power steering system
Active stability control
z
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
warning light
(ASC)
moving. Stopping the engine would make
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the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,
possibly resulting in an accident.
The Active stability control
(ASC) takes
overall control of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem, traction control function and skid control
NOTE
function to help maintain the vehicle’s control
5
z
During repeated full-lock turning of the
and traction. Please read this section in con-
steering wheel (for example, while you are
junction with the page on the anti-lock brak-
manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking
ing system, traction control function and skid
space), a protection function may be acti-
control function.
vated to prevent overheating of the power
steering system. This function will make the
Anti-lock braking system P.5-51
steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In
Traction control function P.5-54
this event, limit your turning of the steering
Skid control function P.5-54
wheel for a while. When the system has
If there is a malfunction in the system, the
cooled down, the steering effort will return
warning light will come on.
to normal.
Under normal conditions, the warning lamp
CAUTION
z
If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
comes on when the ignition switch is turned
z
Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC
cle is stationary with the headlights on, the
to the “ON” position or the operation mode is
cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
headlights may become dim. This behavior
from acting on the vehicle. This system, like
put in ON, and goes off after the engine has
is not abnormal. The headlights will return to
any other system, has limits and cannot help
started.
their original brightness after a short while.
you to maintain traction and control of the
vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv-
CAUTION
ing can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s
z If the warning light appears while the engine
responsibillty to drive carefully, This means
is running, have the vehicle inspected by an
taking into account the traffic, road and envi-
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
ronmental conditions.
repair facility of your choice as soon as pos-
z
Be sure to use the same specified type and
sible. It may become harder to turn the steer-
size of tire on all four wheels. Otherwise, the
ing wheel.
ASC may not work properly.
Features and controls
5-53
Active stability control (ASC)
ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to
deactivate the system by pressing down the
CAUTION
start moving from a stopped condition. It also
“ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.
z
Do not install any aftermarket limited slip
provides sufficient driving force and steering
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC
When the ASC is deactivated, the
indica-
performance as the vehicle turns while press-
may stop functioning properly.
tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
ing the acceleration pedal.
momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch;
the
indicator is turned off.
NOTE
CAUTION
5
z
An operating sound or vibration may be
z When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
emitted from under the body in the following
road, be sure to install snow tires and drive
situations. The sound or vibration is associ-
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
ated with checking the operations of the
ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock
from under the body and the brake pedal if
Skid control function
you depress it. These do not indicate a mal-
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function.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
The skid control function is designed to help
“ON” position or the operation mode is put
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on
in ON.
slippery roads or during rapid steering
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after
maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine
the engine is turned on.
output and the brake on each wheel.
CAUTION
z
When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
z
For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
NOTE
ing sound from the engine compartment.
should be operated when your vehicle is
This indicates that the system is operating
z The skid control function operates at speeds
stopped.
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
z
Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
z
When the anti-lock braking system warning
normal circumstances.
light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
ASC OFF switch
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NOTE
Traction control function
z
Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
The ASC is automatically activated when the
the stability control function and the traction
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ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
control function.
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)
NOTE
NOTE
CAUTION
z When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
z The system may be malfunctioning.
z The
indicator may turn on when you start
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the
the engine. This means that the battery volt-
allow the engine speed to increase. In such
engine.
age momentarily dropped when the engine
situations, temporarily turning off ASC with
Restart the engine and check whether the
was started. It does not indicate a malfunc-
the “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to
indicator goes out. If they go out, there is no
tion, provided that the display goes out
move out your vehicle.
abnormal condition. If they do not go out or
immediately.
z If you continue to press the
“ASC OFF”
appear frequently, it is not necessary to stop
z When a compact spare tire has been put on
5
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
the vehicle immediately, but you should have
your vehicle, the gripping ability of the tire
taken operation protection function” will
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
will be lower, making it more likely that the
activate and the ASC will turn back on.
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
indicator will blink.
of your choice as soon as possible.
ASC operation indicator or
ASC OFF indicator
ASC warning indicator
Towing
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ASC operation indicator
If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
-
CAUTION
The indicator will blink when the
tem, the following indicator will turn on.
ASC is operating.
z
When towing the vehicle with only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the
- ASC OFF indicator
- ASC indicator
ground, do not place the ignition switch in
This indicator will turn on when the
the “ON” position or do not put the operation
ASC is turned off with the “ASC
- ASC OFF indicator
mode in ON. Placing the ignition switch in
OFF” switch.
the “ON” position or putting the operation
mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,
resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
Note that the correct towing method depends
on the transmission type and the vehicle’s
z
When indicator blinks, ASC is operating,
drive configuration.
which means that the road is slippery or that
For details, refer to “Towing” on page 8-12.
your vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip.
If this happens, drive slower with less accel-
erator input.
Features and controls
5-55
Cruise control (if so equipped)
Cruise control (if so equipped)
NOTE
C- RES + switch
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z Your speed may increase to more than the set
Used to increase the set speed and to return to
speed on a steep downhill. You have to use
the original set speed.
Cruise control is an automatic speed control
the brake to control your speed. As a result,
system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-
the set speed driving is deactivated.
vated at speeds from about
25 mph
D- CANCEL switch
(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at
Cruise control switches
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.
5
speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
NOTE
CAUTION
z When operating the cruise control switches,
z
When you do not wish to drive at a set speed,
press the cruise control switches correctly.
turn off the cruise control for safety.
The set speed driving may be deactivated
z
Do not use cruise control when driving con-
automatically if two or more switches of the
ditions will not allow you to stay at the same
cruise control are pressed at the same time.
speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet,
slippery, on a steep downhill slope.
z
On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle,
To activate
do not move the gearshift lever to the “N”
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(Neutral) position while driving at a set
1. With the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-
speed without depressing the clutch pedal.
A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch
tion or the operation mode is in ON, press
The engine will run too fast and might be
the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch
damaged.
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.
(A) to turn on the cruise control. The indi-
cator in the meter cluster will come on.
B- SET - switch
NOTE
z
Cruise control may not be able to keep your
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the
speed on uphills or downhills.
desired speed.
z
Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.
You may use the accelerator pedal if you
want to stay at your set speed.
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Features and controls
Cruise control (if so equipped)
To increase your speed in small amounts,
NOTE
press the RES + switch for less than about 1
z When you release the SET - switch, the vehi-
second and release it.
cle speed will be set.
Each time you press the RES + switch, your
vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
To increase the set speed
Accelerator pedal
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There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.
While driving at the set speed, use the accel-
erator pedal to reach your desired speed and
RES + switch
then press the SET - switch (B) and release
Indicator
the switch momentarily to set a new desired
Press and hold the RES + switch (C) while
cruising speed.
driving at the set speed, and your speed will
then gradually increase.
When you reach your desired speed, release
2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired
the switch. Your new cruising speed is now
speed, then press and release the SET -
set.
switch (B) when the indicator is illumi-
nated. The vehicle will then maintain the
desired speed.
To decrease the set speed
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There are 2 ways to decrease the set speed.
Features and controls
5-57
Cruise control (if so equipped)
then press the SET - switch (B) and release
SET - switch
the switch momentarily to set a new desired
cruising speed.
Press and hold the SET - switch (B) while
driving at the set speed, and your speed will
slow down gradually.
When you reach your desired speed, release
the switch. Your new cruising speed is now
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set.
To temporarily decrease the speed
Depress the brake pedal to decrease the
speed. To return to the previously set speed,
To temporarily increase or
press the RES + switch (C).
decrease the speed
Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page
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5-59.
To slow down your speed in small amounts,
To temporarily increase the speed
press the SET - switch for less than about 1
second and release it.
Depress the accelerator pedal as you would
Each time you press the SET - switch, your
normally. When you release the pedal, you
vehicle will slow down by about 1 mph (1.6
will return to your set speed.
km/h).
Brake pedal
While driving at the set speed, use the brake
pedal, which disengages the cruise control,
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Features and controls
Cruise control (if so equipped)
z When the active stability control (ASC)
To deactivate
To resume the set speed
starts operating.
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Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)”
The set speed driving can be deactivated as
on page 5-53.
If the set speed driving is deactivated by the
follows:
condition described in
“To deactivate” on
page 5-59, you can resume the previously set
z Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
WARNING
speed by pressing the RES + switch (C) while
switch (A). (Cruise control will be turned
z On vehicles equipped with continuously
driving at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h)
off.)
variable transmission (CVT), although the
5
or higher.
set speed driving will be deactivated when
z Press the CANCEL switch (D).
shifting to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position,
z Depress the brake pedal.
never move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and
could cause a serious accident.
Also, the set speed driving may be deacti-
vated automatically when the engine speed
rises and approaches the tachometer’s red
zone (the red-colored part of the tachometer
dial).
Under either of the following conditions,
CAUTION
however, using the switch does not allow you
The set speed driving is deactivated automati-
z When the set speed driving is deactivated
to resume the previously set speed. In these
cally in any of the following ways.
automatically in any situation other than
situations, repeat the speed setting procedure:
those listed above, there may be a system
z When you depress the clutch pedal (on
malfunction.
z The CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
vehicles equipped with manual transaxle).
Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch is pressed.
switch to turn off the cruise control and have
z When your speed slows to about 10 mph
z [Except for vehicles equipped with the
your vehicle inspected by an authorized
(15 km/h) or more below the set speed
F.A.S.T.-key]
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
because of a hill, etc.
of your choice.
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or
z When your speed slows to about 25 mph
“ACC” position.
(40 km/h) or less.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
Features and controls
5-59
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.
Stop lights are illuminated during automatic
WARNING
z Indicator is turned OFF.
braking.
z
The FCM is designed to help avoid certain
frontal collisions or reduce the crash
Forward Collision Mitiga-
speed in such collisions. It is not a substi-
tute for your safe and careful driving.
tion system (FCM)
Under certain circumstances, the system
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may not operate or may not detect cor-
The Forward Collision Mitigation system
rectly a vehicle or a pedestrian in front.
5
When your vehicle is approaching a vehi-
(FCM) is designed to help reduce the risk of a
cle or a pedestrian too closely, take all nec-
collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian
essary actions to avoid a collision, such as
straight ahead of your vehicle. The FCM uses
braking and steering, regardless of
a sensor (A) to determine the distance and
whether the FCM is activated or not.
relative speed to a vehicle and a pedestrian in
Never rely on the FCM to prevent a colli-
front. The FCM is not designed as an auto-
sion.
matic driving system or as a collision avoid-
z
Never attempt to test the operation of the
ance system.
FCM. Doing so could cause an accident,
When your vehicle is approaching a vehicle
resulting in serious injury or death.
or a pedestrian straight-ahead in your path
and the FCM judges that there is the risk of a
collision, the system will give audible and
visual warnings.
When the FCM judges that a collision with
the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is
imminent, the system will automatically
apply moderate braking to warn you to apply
WARNING
the brakes immediately.
z
Before using the FCM,
read this entire
When the FCM judges that a collision with
section to fully understand the limitations
of this system. Failure to follow instruc-
the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is
tions could result in an accident.
highly unavoidable, the system will apply
emergency braking to reduce the severity of
the collision and, if possible, to avoid the col-
lision.
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Features and controls
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
The forward collision warning function oper-
Forward collision warning
WARNING
ates when the following vehicle speed:
function
z
If the Active stability control
(ASC) is
turned off, the FCM braking function will
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z Against a vehicle: Approximately 10 mph
not operate. Refer to “Active stability con-
If the system judges that there is a risk of
(15 km/h) to 87mph (140 km/h).
trol (ASC)” on page 5-53.
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or the
z Against a pedestrian: Approximately
z
If the brake pedal is not depressed within
pedestrian in front, this function warns you of
5 mph (7 km/h) to 40 mph (65 km/h).
2 seconds after your vehicle has been
the potential hazard with the indicator blinks
stopped by the FCM, a warning buzzer
and audible alarms.
5
FCM braking function
will sound and the brakes activated by the
When this function is triggered, a buzzer
FCM will automatically be released.
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sounds and, at the same time, the following
Apply the brakes as necessary to keep
When the FCM judges that a collision with
indicator blinks.
your vehicle stationary.
the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is
The FCM will also prepare to provide quick
z
The FCM will not activate and will not
imminent, the FCM will automatically apply
brake response and greater brake force when
provide either warning or braking in cer-
moderate braking to warn the driver to apply
you apply the brakes.
tain situations. Some of these include:
the brakes immediately.
• When the selector lever is in the “P”
If the FCM judges that the collision is highly
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position.
unavoidable, it will automatically apply
• When an object other than a vehicle or a
emergency braking to reduce the severity of
pedestrian is in front.
the collision and, if possible, to avoid the col-
• When the FCM has detected a problem
lision.
in the system.
When the FCM applies emergency braking, a
• When a vehicle or a pedestrian suddenly
buzzer sounds and the indicator blinks in the
cuts in front of your vehicle.
meter cluster.
z
The FCM may or may not detect a motor-
cycle, bicycle or wall depending on the sit-
The FCM braking function operates when the
uation. The FCM is not designed to detect
following vehicle speed:
these objects.
z
The forward collision warning function
z Against a vehicle: Approximately 3 mph
and/or the FCM braking function may not
(5 km/h) to 50 mph (80 km/h).
activate in certain situations. Some of
z Against a pedestrian: Approximately
these include:
3 mph (5 km/h) to 40 mph (65 km/h).
• When a vehicle suddenly appears just in
front of your vehicle.
Features and controls
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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
• When a vehicle cuts into your path at a
• When driving in dark areas, such as in a
• If the pedestrian is shorter than approxi-
close distance.
tunnel or at night.
mately
3.2 feet
(1 m) or taller than
• When a vehicle ahead is not completely
• When the system recognizes driver’s
approximately 6.5 feet (2 m).
in your path.
steering, accelerating, braking or gear
• If the pedestrian is wearing loose-fitting
• When your vehicle changed lanes, and
shifting actions as evasive actions to
clothes.
your vehicle approached immediately
avoid collision.
• If part of a pedestrian’s body is hidden,
behind the vehicle ahead.
• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed
such as when holding an umbrella, large
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• When a vehicle ahead is towing a trailer.
down with the weight of passengers and
bag, etc.
• When a vehicle ahead is a truck loaded
luggage.
• If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lies
with freight that protrudes rearward
• Up to several seconds after starting driv-
on the road.
from the cargo bed.
ing.
• When a pedestrian is pushing/pulling
• When the height of a vehicle ahead is
• In adverse weather conditions, such as
something, such as a stroller, bicycle or
extremely low or its road clearance is
rain, snow, fog or sand-storm.
wheelchair.
extremely high.
• When the windshield of the sensor por-
• When pedestrians gather in a group.
• When a vehicle ahead is extremely dirty.
tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,
• When a pedestrian clothing appears to
• When a vehicle ahead is covered with
snow and ice, etc.
be nearly the same color or brightness as
snow.
• When a vehicle ahead or an oncoming
its surroundings.
• When a vehicle ahead has a large glass
vehicle is splashing water, snow or dirt.
• When a pedestrian is very close to an
surface.
• When using a windshield washer.
object, such as a vehicle.
• When a vehicle ahead does not have
• If windshield wipers are not Mitsubishi
• When a pedestrian is in a dark area, such
reflectors (light reflector) or the position
Motors Genuine parts or equivalent.
as at night or in a tunnel.
of the reflector is low.
• When the sensor becomes extremely hot
• When a pedestrian is walking fast or
• When a vehicle ahead is a car carrier or
or cold.
running.
a similar shaped vehicle.
• If the battery becomes weak or runs
• When a pedestrian suddenly rushes in
• When accelerating and decelerating
down.
front of the vehicle.
quickly.
• When the sensor is affected by strong
• When the position of a pedestrian is close
• When driving on a slippery road covered
light, such as direct sunlight or the head-
to the edge of the vehicle.
by rain water, snow, ice, etc.
lights of an oncoming vehicle.
z
When the system recognizes driver’s
• When driving on a road with alternating
z
The FCM may not detect a pedestrian in
steering or accelerating actions as evasive
up and down steep slopes.
certain situations. Some of these include:
actions to avoid a collision, FCM control
• When driving on a curve.
and alarm functions may be canceled.
• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.
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Features and controls
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
z
In certain situations, though there is little
• When passing a vehicle, a pedestrian or
• When the FCM detects a long object car-
or no risk of a collision, the FCM may
an object closely.
ried on your vehicle, such as skis or a
activate. Examples include:
roof carrier.
• When overtaking a vehicle.
• When driving through fog, steam, smoke
• When driving on a curve.
or dust.
• When there is a road side object (B) that
z
The FCM should be tuned off if any of fol-
reflects the radar sensor signal, such as a
lowing situations occur:
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road sign.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• When the tires are not properly inflated.
• When a vehicle in the next lane becomes
• When the emergency spare tire is used.
positioned directly in front of your vehi-
• When your vehicle is towed by another
cle due to winding
road conditions.
vehicle.
• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.
• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-
mometer or free rollers.
• When approaching a gate, a railroad
• If the windshield on or surrounding the
crossing, an underpass, a narrow bridge,
sensor is cracked or scratched.
manhole lid or a speed bump.
• When driving under an overpass or
pedestrian bridge.
• When passing through an area that
NOTE
• When driving in a narrow tunnel.
objects may contact the vehicle, such as
z
When depressing the brake pedal while auto-
• When driving in a parking structure.
thick grass, tree branches, or a banner.
matic braking is applied, the brake pedal will
• When approaching a slope where the
• When there are patterns on the road that
feel firm. This is normal. Depress the brake
incline changes significantly.
may be mistaken for a vehicle or a pedes-
pedal harder to apply greater braking force.
• When trying to stop your vehicle very
trian.
z
During the automatic braking, operating
close to a vehicle or an object in front.
• When a vehicle cuts into your path in the
sounds may be heard. This is normal.
detecting range of the sensor.
• When an oncoming vehicle is positioned
straight ahead of your vehicle on a
curved road.
Features and controls
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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
To turn on the FCM again, press and hold the
FCM ON/OFF switch
To turn on/off the FCM
FCM ON/OFF switch. The
indicator on
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Every time the ignition switch is turned to the
the instrument cluster will go off, and a cur-
This switch is used to turn on or off the FCM,
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
rent distance mode for the forward collision
and also to select the distance which will trig-
“ON”, the FCM will automatically be turned
warning will be shown in the multi-informa-
ger the forward collision warning function.
on.
tion display.
To turn off the FCM, press and hold the FCM
ON/OFF switch. The following message will
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appear in the multi-information display and
the
indicator will come on in the instru-
ment cluster.
To change forward collision warn-
ing distance
The distance to the vehicle ahead which trig-
gers the forward collision warnings can be
selected from three levels,
“FAR”, “MID-
DLE” or “NEAR”.
To change the distance mode, press the FCM
ON/OFF switch. Every time the switch is
pressed, the distance mode will be switched.
The selected distance mode is shown on the
multi-information display.
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Features and controls
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
The FCM indicator will blink and the FCM
System problem warning
When “FAR” is selected
OFF indicator will illuminate.
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If there is a malfunction in the system, the
following indicators will illuminate or blink
depending on the situation.
When “MIDDLE” is selected
When the sensor cannot detect
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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
When the sensor performance returns, the
FCM functions will resume operation.
z
Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow, ice,
If the indicators remain, there is a possibility
mist or dew condensation adhere to the
that the sensor has a malfunction. Contact an
windshield of the sensor portion.
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for
z
In adverse weather conditions, such as
inspection of the sensor.
rain, snow, sand storms, etc.
z
A front vehicle or an oncoming vehicle is
NOTE
NOTE
splashing water, snow or dirt.
z The indicators may temporarily blink and
z
Actual distance which triggers the forward
illuminate when the sensor cannot detect a
collision warnings will vary depending on
vehicle, a pedestrian or an object within
your vehicle speed and the front vehicle
range. This is not a malfunction. When a
speed. The distance will become longer
vehicle or an object comes within range, the
when the vehicle speeds are higher.
FCM function will resume and the indicators
z
The distance which will trigger the FCM
will go off.
braking function cannot be adjusted.
z The indicators may blink and illuminate
when driving on a nonbusy road with a few
vehicles and obstacles in front.
Features and controls
5-65
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
NOTE
NOTE
Handling of the sensor
z On vehicles with Lane Departure Warning
z If the sensor or its surrounding area becomes
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(LDW), if the LDW is ON, the Lane Depar-
extremely high temperature when parking
The sensor (A) is located inside the wind-
ture Warning light (yellow) will blink at the
the vehicle under a blazing sun, the indica-
shield as shown in the illustration.
same time.
tors may illuminate.
The sensor is shared in the following sys-
If the indicators remain even after the tem-
tems:
perature of the sensor or its surrounding area
FCM deactivation due to fault
is within normal range, please contact an
z FCM
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authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
z Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so
If the FCM detects a malfunction in the sys-
equipped)
tem, the following indicators will illuminate,
z Automatic High Beam
(AHB)
(if so
and the FCM will automatically be turned off.
equipped)
If the indicators remain even after the ignition
switch is turned to the “OFF” position and
then turned back to the “ON” position or the
CAUTION
operation mode is put in OFF and then turned
z To maintain proper performance of the FCM,
back to ON, please contact your authorized
LDW and AHB;
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
• Always keep clean the windshield.
If the inside of the windshield where the
sensor is installed becomes dirty or fogged,
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
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Features and controls
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
Wavelength
905 nm
CAUTION
CAUTION
• Do not apply an impact or load on the sen-
• Do not install an electronic device, such as
Divergent angle
28° x 12°
sor or its surrounding area.
antenna, or a device that emits strong elec-
(horizon x vertical)
• Do not put anything including a sticker or
tric waves, near the sensor.
film to the outer side of the windshield in
• Always use tires of the same size, same
Laser classification label
front of or surrounding area of the sensor.
type and same brand, and which have no
Also, do not put anything including a
significant wear differences.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
sticker or film to the inner side of the wind-
• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspensions.
5
shield under the sensor.
z
If the windshield on the sensor or in the sur-
rounding area of the sensor is cracked or
scratched, the sensor may not detect an
object properly. This could cause a serious
accident. Turn off the FCM and have your
vehicle inspected as soon as possible at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
If you need to replace the windshield, con-
tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
z
The sensor emits infrared rays when the igni-
For vehicles sold in Canada
• Do not attempt to detach or disassemble the
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position or
sensor.
the operation mode is put in ON. Do not look
• If the windshield is misted, remove the mist
into the sensor by using optical goods such
from the windshield by using the defogger
as a magnifying glass. The infrared ray
switch.
might injure your eyes.
• Maintain the wiper blades in good condi-
tion. Refer to “Wiper blades” on page 9-39.
Laser radar specifications
When replacing the wiper blades, use only
Laser explanatory label
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine parts or equiva-
lent.
FDA Assertion number: 1520863-000
• Do not dirty or damage the sensor.
Laser classification
• Do not spray glass cleaner on the sensor.
Also, do not spill liquid, such as a bever-
age, to the sensor.
Max average power
45 mW
Pulse duration
33 ns
Features and controls
5-67
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped)
To turn on the LDW, press the LDW switch.
Lane Departure Warning
The LDW indicator (green) in the meter clus-
(LDW) (if so equipped)
ter will illuminate.
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The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a
driving aid system to help prevent uninten-
tional lane departure. The LDW is designed
to read lane markers by using a sensor (A)
5
under certain conditions. The LDW will give
Green
you both visual and audible warnings when
your vehicle is leaving or has left the lane.
WARNING
z
Never rely solely on the LDW. The LDW is
not a collision avoidance system and is not
a substitute for your safe and careful driv-
To turn off the LDW, press the LDW switch.
ing.
The LDW indicator (green) in the meter clus-
z
Before using the LDW, read this entire
ter will then go out.
section to understand the limitations of
To return the LDW to “ON”, press the LDW
this system. Failure to follow instructions
switch again.
could result in an accident.
To turn on/off the LDW
NOTE
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 “OFF” position or the opera-
tion mode is put in OFF.
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Features and controls
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped)
Operation of the LDW
Lane departure warning
WARNING
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z
The LDW will not function when no lane
While the Lane Departure Warning indicator
marker exists, such as at an intersection
The LDW, when turned ON, is capable of
(green) in the meter cluster is lit, if your vehi-
or near a toll booth.
recognizing the lane in which your vehicle is
cle is leaving or has left the lane, a buzzer
z
The LDW may not operate correctly in the
travelling and issuing an audible warning
will sound intermittently and the Lane Depar-
following situations and the LDW may not
when your vehicle begins to leave that travel
give warnings or may give false warnings:
ture Warning light (yellow) will blink rapidly.
lane. The LDW will not operate, however, if
• When lane markers are not clearly visi-
any of following conditions have occurred:
5
ble due to rain, snow, fog, dark area, etc.
• When the road surface is shiny.
z
The vehicle speed is less than approxi-
• When old lane markers remain on the
mately 38 mph (60 km/h).
road surface.
z
The turn signal lever is being operated or
• When the lane markers are double lines
has been operated in the past 7 seconds.
or the shape of the lane markers are
z
The hazard warning light is being oper-
Yellow
complicated.
ated or has been operated in the past 7
• When driving in an extremely narrow
seconds.
lane.
• When the distance between your vehicle
and a vehicle in front is short.
• When driving into the sun light.
• When driving on curves.
NOTE
• When driving on bumpy roads.
z
The warnings will not continue for more than
• When driving in construction zones.
3 seconds, even if your vehicle continues
• When passing through a place where the
leaving the lane.
brightness suddenly changes, such as at
z
If the lane markers are only on one side of
the entrance to or exit of a tunnel.
the road, the LDW will operate only for the
• When the headlights of an oncoming
appropriate side where the lane marker is
vehicle are very bright.
drawn.
• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed
down with the weight of passengers and
luggage.
• When the headlights of your vehicle are
not clean or are not properly aimed.
Features and controls
5-69
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped)
tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
WARNING
When the sensor cannot detect
for inspection of the sensor.
• When the front windshield is not clean.
accurately
• When the front windshield wipers do not
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clean the windshield properly.
NOTE
If the LDW system determines that its perfor-
z If the Forward Collision Mitigation system
mance has been degraded, the Lane Depar-
(FCM) is ON, the FCM indicator will blink
ture Warning light (yellow) will blink slowly.
CAUTION
and the FCM OFF indicator will illuminate
at the same time.
5
z
To maintain proper function of the LDW:
• Always keep the windshield and the head-
lights clean.
LDW deactivation due to fault
• Do not put anything, such as a sticker, on
the front windshield in front of the sensor.
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• Avoid applying a shock or load to the sen-
If the LDW detects a malfunction in the sys-
sor.
Yellow
tem, the Lane Departure Warning light (yel-
• Do not attempt to detach or disassemble the
low) will illuminate, and the LDW will
sensor.
automatically be turned off.
• Use only Mitsubishi Motors Genuine parts
when replacing the windshield wipers.
This can occur when
NOTE
z Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow, ice,
z
When driving conditions are not suitable to
mist or dew condensation adhere to the
use the LDW, turn off the LDW.
Yellow
windshield of the sensor portion.
z In adverse weather conditions, such as
rain, snow, sand storms, etc.
System problem warning
z A front vehicle or an oncoming vehicle is
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splashing water, snow or dirt.
If there is a malfunction in the system, the
If the warning light remains even after the
warning light will illuminate or blink depend-
When the sensor performance returns, the
ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” posi-
ing on the situation.
LDW functions will resume operation.
tion and then turned back to the “ON” posi-
If the warning light remains, there is a possi-
tion or the operation mode is put in OFF and
bility that the sensor has a malfunction. Con-
then turned back to ON, contact your autho-
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Features and controls
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for inspection
Tire pressure monitoring
NOTE
of the system.
z The TPMS is not a substitute for regularly
system (TPMS)
checking tire inflation pressures.
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NOTE
Be sure to check the tire inflation pressures
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
z If the sensor or its surrounding area becomes
as described in “Tires” on page 9-12.
uses tire inflation pressure sensors (A) on the
extremely high temperature when parking
z The tire inflation pressure sensor
(A) is
the vehicle under a blazing sun, the warning
wheels to monitor the tire inflation pressures.
installed in the illustrated location.
light may illuminate.
The system only indicates when a tire is sig-
Replace rubber air valve (B) with a new one
5
If the warning light remains even after the
nificantly under-inflated.
when the tire is replaced.
temperature of the sensor or its surrounding
For details, please contact your authorized
area is within normal range, please contact
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
WARNING
z The compact spare wheel does not have a
tire inflation pressure sensor.
When the spare tire is used, the TPMS will
not work properly.
See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer as soon as possible to replace or
repair the original tire.
Features and controls
5-71
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Each tire, including the spare, should be
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
CAUTION
checked monthly when cold and inflated to
tem warning light
z
If the tire pressure monitoring system warn-
the inflation pressure recommended by the
ing light does not illuminate when the igni-
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vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
tion switch is turned to the “ON” position or
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehi-
the operation mode is put in ON, it means
cle has tires of a different size than the size
that the TPMS is not working properly. Have
the system inspected by an authorized Mit-
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
subishi Motors dealer.
tion pressure label, you should determine the
5
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
system may be preventing the monitoring of
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
the tire pressure. Avoid sudden braking,
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
sharp turning and high-speed driving.
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
z
If a malfunction is detected in the TPMS, the
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tire pressure monitoring system warning
tires is significantly under-inflated.
light will blink for approximately 1 minute
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell-
and then remain continuously illuminated.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
tale illuminates, you should stop and check
The warning light will issue further warnings
“ON” position or the operation mode is put in
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
each time the engine is restarted as long as
ON, the tire pressure monitoring system
the malfunction exists.
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig-
warning light normally illuminates and goes
Check to see whether the warning light goes
nificantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
off a few seconds later.
off after few minutes driving.
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
If it then goes off during driving, there is no
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
If one or more of the vehicle tires (except for
problem.
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-
the spare tire) is significantly under-inflated,
However, if the warning light does not go
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please
the warning light will remain illuminated
off, or if it blinks again when the engine is
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
restarted, have the vehicle inspected by an
while the ignition switch or the operation
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
mode is in ON.
responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the
Refer to
“If the warning light illuminates
sure, even if under-inflation has not reached
system may be preventing the monitoring of
while driving” on page 5-73 and take the nec-
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
the tire pressure. For safety reasons, when
essary measures.
the warning light appears while driving,
low tire pressure telltale.
avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and
high-speed driving.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
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Features and controls
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
the system is not operating properly. The
2. If the tire pressure monitoring system
If the warning light illuminates
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined
warning light remains illuminated after
with the low tire pressure telltale.
while driving
you have been driving for approximately
When the system detects a malfunction, the
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20 minutes after you adjust the tire infla-
telltale will flash for approximately one min-
1. If the tire pressure monitoring system
tion pressure, one or more of the tires may
ute and then remain continuously illuminated.
warning light illuminates, avoid hard
have a puncture. Inspect the tire and if it
This sequence will continue upon subsequent
braking, sharp steering maneuvers and
has a puncture, have it repaired by an
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
high speeds. You should stop and adjust
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as
the tires to the proper inflation pressure as
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exists.
soon as possible.
When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
soon as possible. Adjust the spare tire at
nated, the system may not be able to detect or
the same time. Refer to “Tires” on page
WARNING
signal low tire pressure as intended.
9-12.
z
If the warning light illuminates while you
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
are driving, avoid hard braking, sharp
of reasons, including the installation of
NOTE
steering maneuvers and high speeds.
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
z
When inspecting or adjusting the tire pres-
Driving with an under-inflated tire
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from function-
sure, do not apply excessive force to the
adversely affects vehicle performance and
valve stem to avoid breakage.
ing properly. Always check the TPMS mal-
can result in an accident.
z
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres-
function telltale after replacing one or more
sure, always reinstall the valve cap on the
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
valve stem.
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels
CAUTION
Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could
allow the TPMS to continue to function prop-
z
The warning light may not illuminate imme-
get into the valve, resulting in damage to the
erly.
diately in the event of a tire blowout or rapid
tire inflation pressure sensor.
leak.
z
Do not use metal valve caps, which may
cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion
and damage of the tire inflation pressure sen-
sors.
NOTE
z
Once adjustments have been made, the warn-
z
To avoid the risk of damage to the tire infla-
ing light will go off after a few minutes of
tion pressure sensors, have any punctured
driving.
tire repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer. If the tire repair is not done by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer,
damage to the tire inflation pressure sensor is
not covered by your warranty.
Features and controls
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