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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2022 year). Manual in english - page 10

 

 

Service brake
Under normal conditions, the indicator light
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in the instrument cluster illuminates when the
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operation mode of the power switch is put in
ON and goes off a few seconds later. Always
Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes
confirm the indicator light goes off
before
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for more braking force with less brake pedal
driving.
effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full
Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,
capacity, even if the power assist is not being
resulting in poor brake response and prema-
used.
5
ture wear of the brake pads.
If the power assist is not being used, the effort
When driving down a long or steep hill, use
needed to press the brake pedal is greater.
regenerative braking.
If you should lose the power assist for some
reason, the brakes will still work.
WARNING
If the power brake unit or either of the two
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work, but the vehicle will not slow down as
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quickly.
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you need to press the brake down farther, or
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If the indicator light blinks,
the operation
harder when slowing down or stopping, or if
mode of the power switch is put in OFF, and
the brake warning light and the warning dis-
the operation mode is put in ON once again.
play in the multi-information display come
CAUTION
It is not a malfunction if the indicator light
on.
goes off. If the indicator light blinks again,
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It is important not to drive the vehicle with
however, have the vehicle inspected at a cer-
your foot resting on the brake pedal when
tified Mitsubishi EV dealer as soon as possi-
braking is not required. This practice can
ble.
result in very high brake temperatures, pre-
mature lining wear, and possible damage to
the brakes.
Features and controls
5-73
Brake auto hold
WARNING
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When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the
brakes are released.
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vacuum pump for the power brakes operat-
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ing when the ready indicator illuminates or
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metallic squeal when the brake pads have
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replaced at a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer.
5-74
Features and controls
Brake auto hold
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NOTE
NOTE
• If this warning appears, confirm that all of
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If keeping pressing the brake auto hold
the conditions for system operation are met
switch after setting the brake auto hold to
and that there is no malfunction in the sys-
ON (stand by), the brake auto hold will
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tem.
return to OFF as a protection function is
operated.
If the brake auto hold switch is pressed while
After returning to OFF, the brake auto hold
all of the following conditions are met, the
will not be switched to ON (Stand by) even if
system will change to the standby state and
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the brake auto hold switch is pressed. To set
the indicator light (A) on the switch comes
the brake auto hold to ON, restart the Plug-in
on.
Hybrid EV system and press the brake auto
• If this warning appears, fasten the driver’s
hold switch again.
z The operation mode of the power switch
seat belt.
is in ON.
z The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
z The driver’s door is closed.
z If any of the following occur while the sys-
tem is standby state, the brake auto hold sys-
tem will be turned off automatically and the
indicator light on the switch goes off.
A buzzer will sound and the message will
appear on the information screen in the
multi-information display.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• When the driver’s door is opened.
• When there is a malfunction in the system
NOTE
z When the brake auto hold system cannot be
used, a buzzer will sound and the following
warning will appear on the information
screen in the multi-information display.
Features and controls
5-75
Brake auto hold
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NOTE
NOTE
• The vehicle was stopped while the steering
• When the system detects the vehicle sliding
When the vehicle is stopped by depressing
wheel was turned all the way to the left or
down a slope.
the brake pedal with the select position in any
right.
position other than
“P”
(PARK) or
“R”
• The vehicle is being turned on a parking lot
(REVERSE), the brake auto hold activates
turntable.
and the vehicle will be held stationary.
If this occurs, the brake auto hold system
The brake auto hold indicator light in
the
will return to the normal operation if you
5
instrument cluster will
come on while
the
depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicle
If the Electric parking brake cannot be
system activates.
starts moving again.
applied automatically due to the system mal-
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If the following operation is performed, the
function, the message will appear on the
brake auto hold will be deactivated and the
information screen in the multi-information
brake auto hold indicator light in the instru-
display. Depress the brake pedal.
ment cluster goes off.
or
• When shifting the select position to the “P”
(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position with
depressing the brake pedal.
• When the Electric parking brake is applied
by using the Electric parking brake switch.
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While the vehicle is held stationary with the
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brake auto hold system, the Electric parking
brake will be automatically applied under the
Depress the acceleration pedal with the select
following conditions, and a buzzer will
sound and the message will appear on the
position in any position other than
“P”
CAUTION
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
information screen in the multi-information
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Release the brake pedal only after the brake
display.
The brakes are released, and the brake auto
auto hold indicator light has illuminated.
• After approximately 10 minutes has elapsed
hold indicator light in the instrument cluster
with applying the brake auto hold system.
will go off.
• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
NOTE
• When the driver’s door is opened.
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In the following situations, the brake auto
• When the operation mode of the power
hold system may not operate temporarily.
switch is put in OFF.
• The vehicle is stopped on a slippery road.
5-76
Features and controls
Hill start assist
3. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill
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CAUTION
start assist will gradually decrease the
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Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to
braking force as the vehicle starts moving.
Press the brake auto hold switch to turn off
prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.
the brake auto hold. The indicator light on the
Under certain circumstances, even when hill
switch goes off.
start assist is activated, the vehicle may
NOTE
If you want to turn off the system while the
move backwards if the brake pedal is not suf-
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The hill start assist is activated when all of
brake auto hold indicator light is illuminated,
ficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heavily
the following conditions are met.
press the switch with depressing the brake
loaded, or if the road is very steep or slip-
• The Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operat-
5
pery.
pedal.
ing.
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The hill start assist is not designed to keep
(The hill start assist will not be activated
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes
while the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is
NOTE
for more than 2 seconds.
starting or immediately after the Plug-in
z If the brake auto hold system is turned off
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When facing uphill, do not rely on using the
Hybrid EV System is started.)
without the brake pedal being depressed, a
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position
• The select position is in any position other
buzzer will sound and the message will
as an alternative to depressing the brake
than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
appear on the information screen in the
pedal.
• The vehicle is completely stationary, with
multi-information display.
Doing so could cause an accident.
the brake pedal depressed.
z
Do not put the operation mode of the power
• The parking brake is released.
switch in OFF or ACC while the hill start
z
The hill start assist will not operate if the
assist is operating. The hill start assist could
accelerator pedal is depressed before the
stop operating, which could result in an acci-
brake pedal is released.
dent.
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The hill start assist also operates when
reversing on an uphill slope.
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the
The hill start assist makes it easy to start off
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brake pedal.
on a steep uphill slope by preventing the
If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
2. Release the brake pedal and the hill start
vehicle from moving backwards. It keeps the
tem, the following display/indicator will turn
assist will maintain the braking force
braking force for approximately
2 second
on.
applied while stopped for approximately 2
when you move your foot from the brake
seconds.
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
Features and controls
5-77
Brake assist system
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the
- ASC indicator
NOTE
brakes will be applied with more force than
z You may hear an operation noise when the
usual.
brake pedal is suddenly or fully depressed
Warning display
while stationary. This does not indicate a
CAUTION
malfunction and the brake assist system is
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The brake assist system is not a device
operating normally.
designed to exercise braking force greater
z When the anti-lock brake system warning
than its capacity. Make sure to always keep a
light or only active stability control warning
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sufficient distance between your vehicle and
light illuminate, the brake assist system in
a vehicle in front of you without relying too
not functioning.
much on the brake assist system.
CAUTION
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If the warning is displayed, the hill start
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assist will not operate. Start off carefully.
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Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the
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Once the brake assist system is operational,
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Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
it maintains great braking force even if the
Restart the Plug-in Hybrid EV System and
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps
brake pedal is lightly released.
check whether the indicator/display goes out,
prevent the wheels from locking up when
To stop its operation, completely remove
in which case the hill start assist is again
braking. This helps maintain vehicle drivabil-
your foot from the brake pedal.
working normally.
ity and steering wheel handling.
If they remain displayed or reappear fre-
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The brake assist system may become opera-
quently, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle
tional when the brake pedal is fully
immediately, but the vehicle should be
depressed even if it has not been depressed
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inspected by a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer
suddenly.
as soon as possible.
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When the brake assist system is in use while
z When using the ABS (sudden braking),
driving, you may feel as if the depressed
steering is slightly different from normal
brake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in small
driving conditions. Use the steering wheel
motions in conjunction with the operation
carefully.
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noise, or the vehicle body and the steering
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wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake
vehicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-
assist system is operating normally and does
The brake assist system is a device assisting
cle is equipped with the ABS, leave a
not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
drivers who cannot depress the brake pedal
depress the brake pedal.
greater braking distance when:
firmly such as in emergency stop situations
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered
and provides greater braking force.
roads.
5-78
Features and controls
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
of the power switch is put in ON and goes off
NOTE
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Operation of ABS is not restricted to situ-
a few seconds later.
z A whining sound is emitted from the engine
ations where brakes are applied suddenly.
compartment when driving immediately
This system may also prevent the wheels
after starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV system.
CAUTION
from locking when you drive over man-
These are the normal sounds the ABS makes
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Any of the following indicates that the ABS
holes, steel roadwork plates, road mark-
when performing a self-check. It does not
is not functioning and only the standard
ings, or any uneven road surface.
indicate a malfunction.
brake system is working.
(The standard
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When the ABS is in use, you may feel the
z The ABS can be used after the vehicle has
brake system is functioning normally.) If this
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brake pedal vibrating and hear a unique
reached a speed over approximately 6 mph
happens, take your vehicle to a certified Mit-
sound. You may also feel as if the pedal
(10 km/h). It stops working when the vehicle
subishi EV dealer.
resists being pressed.
slows below 3 mph (5 km/h).
• When the operation mode of the power
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switch is put in ON, the warning light does
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not come on or it remains on and does not
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responsibility to take safety precautions and
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to drive carefully.
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wheels and tires are the same size and the
same type.
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Do not install any aftermarket limited slip
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differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS
may stop functioning properly.
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ing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
If there is a malfunction in the system, the
Test the system by restarting the Plug-in
ABS warning light will come on and the
Hybrid EV system and driving at a speed
warning display will appear on the informa-
of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
tion screen in the multi-information display.
higher.
Under normal conditions, the ABS warning
light only comes on when the operation mode
Features and controls
5-79
Electric power steering system (EPS)
If the warning light / display then remains
The ABS and brake force distribution func-
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off during driving, there is no abnormal
tion may not work, so hard braking could
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condition.
make the vehicle unstable.
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove
However, if the warning light / display do
Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.
any snow and ice which may have be left
not disappear, or if they come on again
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact a
around the wheels. On vehicles that have an
when the vehicle is driven, have the vehi-
certified Mitsubishi EV dealer.
ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel
cle checked by a certified Mitsubishi EV
speed sensors (A) or the cables located at
dealer as soon as possible.
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NOTE
each wheel.
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light illuminate at the same time and the
Front
Rear
warning displays appear alternately on the
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information screen in the multi-information
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display.
Warning light
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The power steering system operates while the
Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operating. It
helps reduce the effort needed to turn the
steering wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical
steering capability in case the power assist is
lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-
5-80
Features and controls
Active stability control (ASC)
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) P.5-78
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cle, but you will notice it takes much more
Traction control function P.5-82
effort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi-
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Skid control function P.5-82
cle inspected at a certified Mitsubishi EV
dealer.
CAUTION
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Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC
WARNING
cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
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from acting on the vehicle. This system, like
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any other system, has limits and cannot help
If there is a malfunction in the system, the
you to maintain traction and control of the
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warning display will appear on the informa-
vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv-
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tion screen in the multi-information display.
ing can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s
responsibillty to drive carefully, This means
taking into account the traffic, road and envi-
CAUTION
ronmental conditions.
NOTE
z If the warning display appears while the
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Be sure to use the same specified type and
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During repeated full-lock turning of the
Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operating, have
size of tire on all four wheels. Otherwise, the
steering wheel (for example, while you are
the vehicle inspected by a certified Mitsubi-
ASC may not work properly.
manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking
shi EV dealer as soon as possible. It may
z
Do not install any aftermarket limited slip
space), a protection function may be acti-
become harder to turn the steering wheel.
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC
vated to prevent overheating of the power
may stop functioning properly.
steering system. This function will make the
steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In
this event, limit your turning of the steering
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wheel for a while. When the system has
NOTE
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cooled down, the steering effort will return
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An operation noise may be emitted from the
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to normal.
engine compartment in the following situa-
The Active stability control
(ASC) takes
z
If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
tions. The sound is associated with checking
cle is stationary with the headlights on, the
overall control of the anti-lock braking sys-
the operations of the ASC. At this time, you
headlights may become dim. This behavior
tem (ABS), traction control function and skid
may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you
is not abnormal. The headlights will return to
control function to help maintain the vehicle’s
depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-
their original brightness after a short while.
control and traction. Please read this section
tion.
in conjunction with the page on the ABS,
• When the operation mode of the power
switch is put in ON.
traction control function and skid control
function.
Features and controls
5-81
Active stability control (ASC)
slippery roads or during rapid steering
NOTE
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maneuvers. It works by controlling the power
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after
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drive unit output and the brake on each
starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.
wheel.
The ASC is automatically activated when the
z When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
operation mode of the power switch is put in
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
NOTE
ON. You can deactivate the system by press-
This indicates that the system is operating
ing down the ASC OFF switch for 3 seconds
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The skid control function operates at speeds
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
or longer.
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z When the ABS warning light is illuminated,
When the ASC is deactivated, the
indica-
the ASC is not active.
tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
momentarily press the ASC OFF switch; the
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indicator is turned off.
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control
function prevents the drive wheels from spin-
ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to
start moving from a stopped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while press-
ing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTION
z When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tires and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
CAUTION
z For safety reasons, the ASC OFF switch
should be operated when your vehicle is
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stopped.
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z Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.
The skid control function is designed to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on
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Features and controls
Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTION
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Never deactivate the ASC unless necessary
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If the temperature in the braking system con-
to move out of mud, sand or fresh snow.
tinues to increase due to continuous brake
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Reactivate the ASC immediately when done.
control on a slippery road surface, the
ASC operation display/ASC indicator
z
If you depress the accelerator pedal exces-
-
indicator will blink.
sively while the ASC is deactivated, the
The display/indicator will blink when
To prevent the brake system from overheat-
vehicle may suddenly lurch forward/back-
the ASC is operating.
ing, the brake control of the traction control
ward causing injury to nearby people, dam-
ASC OFF indicator
-
function will be temporarily suspended.
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age to nearby objects, or the wheels may spin
This indicator will turn on when the
The power drive unit output control of the
excessively causing damage to the vehicle.
ASC is turned off with the ASC OFF
traction control function and normal brake
switch.
operation will not be affected.
Park your vehicle in a safe place. When the
NOTE
temperature in the braking system has come
z
Using the ASC OFF switch turns off both the
CAUTION
down, the
indicator will be turned off and
stability control function and the traction
the traction control function will start operat-
control function.
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When
display/indicator blinks, ASC is
ing again.
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When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
operating, which means that the road is slip-
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
pery or that your vehicle’s wheels are begin-
allow the power drive unit output to increase.
ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower.
NOTE
In such situations, switching to
“LOCK”
with the drive mode switch and temporarily
z
The
indicator may come on when you
turning off ASC with the ASC OFF switch
start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System. This
will make it easier to move out your vehicle.
means that the 12 V starter battery voltage
Refer to “Operation under adverse driving
momentarily dropped when the Plug-in
conditions: If your vehicle becomes stuck in
Hybrid EV System was started. It does not
sand, mud or snow” page 8-19.
indicate a malfunction, provided that the dis-
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If you continue to press the ASC OFF switch
play goes out immediately.
after the ASC is turned off, the “mistaken
operation protection function” will activate
and the ASC will turn back on.
Features and controls
5-83
Cruise control (if so equipped)
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z The regenerative braking level B0 or B1 can-
not be selected under the cruise control.
If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
Cruise control is an automatic speed control
The buzzer sounds if you try to select these
tem, the following display/indicator will turn
system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-
levels.
on.
vated at speeds from approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at
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- ASC indicator
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speeds below approximately
25 mph
(40 km/h).
- ASC OFF indicator
CAUTION
Warning display
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turn off the cruise control for safety.
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desired speed.
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Features and controls
Cruise control (if so equipped)
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the information screen in the multi-infor-
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mation display.
press the cruise control switches correctly.
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“SET -” switch (B). The “SET” indicator
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1. With the operation mode of the power
appears on the information display in the
the switch. Your new cruising speed is now
switch in ON, press the CRUISE CON-
multi-information screen. The vehicle will
set.
TROL ON/OFF switch (A) to turn on the
then maintain the desired speed.
cruise control.
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the vehicle speed will be set.
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(1.6 km/h) faster.
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erator pedal to reach your desired speed and
while driving at the set speed, and your speed
pedal, which disengages the cruise control,
then push down the “SET -” switch (B) and
will slow down gradually.
then push down the “SET -” switch (B) and
release the switch momentarily to set a new
When you reach your desired speed, release
release the switch momentarily to set a new
desired cruising speed.
the switch. Your new cruising speed is now
desired cruising speed.
set.
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than approximately 1 second and release it.
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(B), your vehicle will slow down by approxi-
mately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Features and controls
Cruise control (if so equipped)
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Refer to “To resume the set
speed” on page
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normally. When you release the pedal, you
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will return to your set speed.
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cally in any of the following ways.
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follows:
on page 5-81.
driving may be deactivated. If this happens,
refer to
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5-85 and
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repeat the speed setting procedure.
switch (A) (Cruise control will be turned
off.)
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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in
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Under either of the following conditions,
accelerate your vehicle up to the set speed. If
automatically in any situation other than
your vehicle is approaching too close to the
however, using the switch does not allow you
those listed above, there may be a system
front vehicle, a buzzer will sound and a warn-
to resume the previously set speed. In these
malfunction.
ing is shown in the multi-information display.
situations, repeat the speed setting procedure:
Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
When the ACC detects no vehicle ahead, the
switch to turn off the cruise control and have
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set speed will be maintained.
your vehicle inspected by a certified Mit-
switch is pressed.
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subishi EV dealer.
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distance control can also be selected.
is put in OFF.
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(ACC)
while driving at a speed of approximately 25
maintains a set speed with no need for you to
mph (40 km/h) or higher.
use the accelerator pedal. Using a sensor (A),
The “SET” indicator appears on the informa-
the system also measures the relative speed
tion screen in the meter cluster.
and distance between your vehicle and a vehi-
cle in front, and maintains a set following dis-
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Features and controls
Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
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vehicle ahead.
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switch is in ON, press the “ACC ON/OFF”
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switch.
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canceled, the ‘Stand by’
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Features and controls
Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
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km/h).
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the ACC is turned off.
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vehicle reaches your desired speed, release
6 mph (10 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h), you
the “SET -” switch. The ACC will activate
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can activate the ACC. In this case, the set
and initiate the speed control to maintain the
speed will be set at 25 mph (40 km/h).
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the ACC.
your vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph (40
km/h) or greater than 110 mph (180 km/h).
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present, the ACC will not activate.
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approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or greater
than 110 mph (180 km/h).
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between approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
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and 25 mph (40 km/h) and the ACC is not
indicated and the following distance indicator
detecting a vehicle in front.
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will sound.
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(PARK), the “R” (REVERSE) or the “N”
the ACC is turned off and the set speed is
(NEUTRAL) position.
erased.
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• While the parking brake is applied.
• When the ACC system has judged that the
performance for detecting a front vehicle is
degraded.
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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
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the ACC will release the brakes and your
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front vehicle and will apply the brakes auto-
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set between approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)
and 110 mph (180 km/h).
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Features and controls
Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
brakes to maintain the appropriate distance to
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