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General information about your radio
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FM signals do not follow the earth surface
The reason why one can hear FM but not AM
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nor are they reflected by the upper atmo-
in parking garages, under bridges etc., is that
Your vehicle’s radio receives both AM and
sphere. For this reason, FM broadcasts cannot
FM signals, unlike AM signals, are reflected
FM stations.
be received over long distances. AM signals
by solid objects such as buildings, etc.
The quality of your reception is affected by
follow the earth’s surface and are reflected by
Because FM signals are easily reflected by
distance, obstacles, and signal interference.
the upper atmosphere. For this reason, AM
buildings, this can also cause reception dis-
broadcasts can be received over longer dis-
turbances.
This radio complies with Part 15 of Federal
tances.
The direct signal from the broadcast station
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
reaches the antenna slightly before the
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(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.). Operation is
reflected signal. This time difference may
FM
AM
subject to the following conditions:
cause some reception disturbance or flutter.
This problem occurs primarily in urban areas.
z The device may not cause harmful inter-
ference.
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recieved, including interference that may
cause undesirable operation.
25 to 40 mile radius
100 mile radius
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(160 km)
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Because of the limited range of FM signals
and the way FM waves transmit, you may
experience weak or fading FM reception.
When the broadcast is blocked by mountains
or similar obstructions, reception can be dis-
turbed.
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Comfort controls
General information about your radio
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If one listens to a weak station and is in the
FM reception is affected by the electrical sys-
vicinity of another strong station, both sta-
tems of vehicles in the vicinity, especially
tions might be received simultaneously.
those without an electronic noise suppression
device. The disturbance is even greater if the
station is weak or poorly tuned.
FM reception is not as sensitive to electrical
disturbances as AM. AM reception is sensi-
tive to electrical disturbances such as power
lines, lightning and other types of similar
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Stereo reception requires a high quality
broadcast signal. This means that types of
disturbances mentioned previously become
more marked and the reception range is
somewhat diminished during stereo recep-
tion.
Comfort controls
7-17
For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down
8-2
If the operation mode cannot be changed to OFF
8-2
Jump-starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV system
8-2
Engine overheating
8-4
Jack and tools
8-6
Tire repair kit
8-7
How to change a tire
8-14
Towing
8-17
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Operation under adverse driving conditions
8-19
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
8-20
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move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard
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warning lights. If there is no shoulder, or the
started because the 12 V starter battery is
shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane
weak or dead, you can start it with the battery
slowly, with the hazard warning lights flash-
Get help from your passengers, bystanders,
from another vehicle using jumper cables.
ing, until you come to a safe stopping place.
etc. to push your vehicle and move it to a safe
Keep the hazard warning lights flashing.
area and turn on the hazard warning lights.
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If the operation mode cannot be changed to
OFF, perform the following procedure.
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1. Put the select position in
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battery while the main drive lithium-ion bat-
position, and then change the operation
tery is being charged. Doing so could dam-
mode to OFF.
age the vehicle or charging equipment.
There will be no power assist to the steering
2. One of the other causes could be low 12 V
and brakes, making these difficult to use.
starter battery voltage.
If this occurs, the keyless entry system
NOTE
z The brake booster will not work, so the
and the F.A.S.T.-key operation will also
z
Do not use jumper cables if they have dam-
brakes will not grip well.
not operate. Contact a certified Mitsubishi
age or corrosion.
The brake pedal will be harder to press
EV dealer.
than usual.
8-2
For emergencies
Jump-starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV system
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch
Refer to “Engine hood” on page 9-4 and
8. Connect one end of one jumper cable
bands or bracelets that might create an
“Fuses: Engine compartment” on page
to the jumper cable terminal (A) of your
accidental electrical contact.
9-24.
vehicle, and the other end
to the posi-
2. Position the vehicles close enough
7. Open the cover of the jumper cable termi-
tive
(+) terminal of the booster battery
together so that the jumper cables can
nal in the main fuse block.
(B).
reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t
Connect one end of the other jumper cable
touching each other.
to the negative
(-) terminal of the
booster battery, and the other end
to
CAUTION
the designated
ground location
of your
z Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
vehicle.
volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,
both systems can be damaged.
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3. Set the parking brake firmly on your vehi-
cle and put the select position in the “P”
(PARK) position.
4. Set the parking brake firmly on the other
NOTE
vehicle. Put the automatic transaxle in “P”
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You cannot rescue other vehicle’s discharged
(PARK) or the manual transaxle in “N”
battery by connecting jumper cables using
(Neutral).
this jumper cable terminal.
5. Turn the ignition switch
(the power
switch) on each vehicle to the “LOCK” or
“OFF” position.
NOTE
z Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries.
6. Open the engine hood, remove the fuse
cover of the main fuse block.
For emergencies
8-3
Engine overheating
10. Check that the ready indicator illuminates.
the brake system. If this happens, fully charge
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the 12 V starter battery and ensure the charg-
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display.
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Mitsubishi EV dealer.
NOTE
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on
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If the jumper cable is connected to any posi-
the hazard warning lights.
tion other than appointed position, it could
2. With the Plug-in Hybrid EV system still
cause damage to the vehicle.
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running, carefully raise the engine hood to
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vent the engine compartment.
size. Otherwise heat damage to the cables
3. Check that the cooling fan (A) is running.
could result.
If you drive your vehicle with a low battery
If the fan is not turning, stop the Plug-in
charge after the Plug-in Hybrid EV system
Hybrid EV system immediately and con-
9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing
has been started by using jumper cables, it
tact a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer for
the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-
can cause the anti-lock braking system warn-
assistance.
utes, then start the Plug-in Hybrid EV sys-
ing light to illuminate. This is only due to the
tem in your vehicle.
low battery voltage. It is not a problem with
8-4
For emergencies
Engine overheating
5. If you do not see steam or spray coming
7. If there is no obvious leak source, check
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the coolant level in the coolant reserver (B
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the high coolant temperature warning has
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the high coolant temperature warning
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system.
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leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be
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leak source must be repaired.
B: Reserve tank for engine cooling
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4. If you see steam or spray coming from
under the hood, stop the Plug-in Hybrid
EV system.
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8-5
Jack and tools
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the radiator cap (D) and the reserver cap
(E) until the Plug-in Hybrid EV system
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The tools are stowed back of the interior trim
lid in the cargo area.
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have to (and replace it with the right cool-
ant as soon as possible).
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fully. You can start driving again when the
high coolant temperature warning does
not come on.
11. Have the system inspected by your certi-
fied Mitsubishi EV dealer.
1- Tools
8-6
For emergencies
Tire repair kit
2- Jack
2. Remove the band (A) and take out the
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repair a minor puncture in tread area caused
by a nail, screw or similar object. Therefore, a
1. Raise the luggage floor board.
spare tire is not provided.
Refer to “Luggage floor box” on page
5-225.
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tire sealant, wipe the tire sealant off immedi-
ately with a wet cloth.
8-8
For emergencies
Tire repair kit
Make sure that the compressor switch is
7. Take the valve cap (D) off the tire valve
CAUTION
OFF.
(E).
z Immediately wash clothes contaminated with
6. Shake the tire sealant bottle well.
tire sealant. The tire sealant may not be
removed from the clothes.
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NOTE
z Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or
screw, that penetrates the punctured tire.
z Move the vehicle so that the tire valve is
positioned away from the point where the
tire touches the ground. If the valve is near
the point where the tire touches the ground,
the sealant may not enter the tire easily.
8
z Check the tire sealant’s expiration date regu-
larly, and be sure to purchase a new one from
NOTE
a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer before the
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In cold conditions (when the ambient tem-
expiration date.
perature is 32 °F {0 °C} or lower), thicken-
ing of the tire sealant can make the tire
sealant hard to squeeze out of the bottle.
1. Park the vehicle on a safe, flat and level
Warm the bottle between your hands inside
place.
the vehicle.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Put the select position in
“P” (PARK)
position and stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV
system.
4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set
up a warning sign, such as a warning tri-
angle or flashing signal lamp, at an ade-
quate distance from the vehicle, and have
all your passengers leave the vehicle.
5. Take out the tire repair kit.
For emergencies
8-9
Tire repair kit
8. On vehicles with Type 2 tire repair kit,
9. Pull out the compressor’s hose (H) from
10. On vehicles with Type 1 tire repair kit,
remove the rubber cap (F) from the free
the compressor and securely attach it to
install the bottle onto the compressor.
end of the bottle hose.
the valve (I) of the bottle by turning it
Unwind the bottle hose (G) from around
clockwise until tight.
the sealant bottle.
Type 1
Type 1
8
NOTE
Type 2
z When installing the bottle, align the projec-
Type 2
tion (J) on the bottle with the indentation (K)
in the compressor.
11. Securely attach the bottle hose (G) to the
tire valve (E).
8-10
For emergencies
Tire repair kit
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12. Pull out the compressor’s power cord (L),
CAUTION
insert the plug on the cord into the 12 V
power outlet (M), and then put the opera-
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The supplied compressor is designed only
for inflation of your vehicle tires.
tion mode of the power switch in ACC.
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The compressor is designed to run on a vehi-
(Refer to
“12V power outlet” on page
cle’s 12 V power supply. Do not connect it to
5-209.)
any other power source.
Turn ON the compressor switch (N) and
8
z
The compressor is not waterproof. If you use
inject all of the tire sealant and inflate the
it in rain, make sure water does not get on it.
tire to the specified pressure.
(Refer to
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Any sand or dust sucked into the compressor
“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-17.)
Type 2
could make the compressor break down. Do
If there is a gap between the tire and
not place the compressor directly on any
wheel, push the tread area toward the cen-
sandy or dusty surface when using it.
ter of the wheel to close the gap before
z
Do not disassemble or modify the compres-
running the compressor.
sor. Also, do not subject the air pressure
gauge to shock. It could malfunction.
NOTE
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careful not to turn the tire sealant bottle
upside down.
For emergencies
8-11
Tire repair kit
13. Affix the speed restriction sticker (O) to
14. Check and adjust the tire pressure with
CAUTION
the three-diamond mark on the steering
reference to the air pressure gauge on the
z
On vehicles with Type 1 tire repair kit, do
wheel.
compressor.
not press the pressure release switch
(P)
On vehicles with Type 1 tire repair kit, if
while sealant is being injected, because the
you overinflate the tire, release air by
sealant may leak from compressor.
pressing the pressure release switch (P) on
the compressor.
NOTE
z
If the tire pressure does not rise to the speci-
fied level within 10 minutes, the tire may be
so severely damaged that the tire sealant can-
not be used for emergency repair. Do not
drive the vehicle. Please contact a certified
8
Mitsubishi EV dealer.
CAUTION
15. Turn OFF the compressor switch, then
z
Do not affix the sticker anywhere except the
pull the power cord plug out of the 12 V
specified position on the pad of the steering
power outlet.
wheel. Affixing the sticker in an incorrect
position could prevent the SRS airbag from
CAUTION
deploying properly.
NOTE
z
The surface of the compressor will get hot
z At this point the puncture hole is not sealed
while the compressor is running. Do not
yet. Air will continue to leak through the
keep the compressor running continuously
puncture hole until the emergency repair pro-
for more than 10 minutes. After using the
cedure is completed (through step 17 or step
compressor, wait for the compressor to cool
18 of these instructions).
before using it again.
z
If the compressor becomes sluggish or hot
while operating, it is overheating. Immedi-
ately place the switch in the OFF position
and let the compressor cool down for at least
30 minutes.
8-12
For emergencies
Tire repair kit
16. When you have inflated the tire to the
CAUTION
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specified pressure, stow the compressor
z If the tire pressure is lower than the mini-
z
In cold conditions (when the ambient tem-
and bottle in the vehicle and promptly
mum permitted pressure (18 psi {130 kPa}),
perature is 32 °F {0 °C} or lower), the time
start driving the vehicle so that the tire
the tire cannot successfully be repaired with
and driving distance required until comple-
sealant can spread evenly in the tire.
the tire sealant. Do not drive the vehicle any
tion of the repair can become longer than in
Drive with great care. Do not exceed a
further. Contact a certified Mitsubishi EV
warmer conditions, and the tire pressure may
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Observe local
dealer.
drop below the specified level even after you
speed limits.
have inflated the tire the second time and
subsequently driven the vehicle. If this hap-
18. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles
CAUTION
pens, inflate the tire to the specified pressure
(5 km) again, check the tire pressure using
once more, drive for approximately 10 min-
z If you sense any abnormality while driving,
the air pressure gauge on the compressor.
utes or 3 miles (5 km), then check the tire
stop the vehicle and contact a certified
If the tire pressure has not dropped, the
pressure again. If the tire pressure has again
Mitsubishi EV dealer. Otherwise the tire
emergency repair procedure is complete.
dropped below the specified level, stop driv-
pressure may drop before the emergency
8
Before driving, make sure that the com-
ing the vehicle and contact a certified
repair procedure is completed, rendering the
pressor is stowed. You must still not
Mitsubishi EV dealer.
vehicle unsafe to drive.
exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
19. Immediately drive with great care to a
Observe local speed limits.
17. After driving for 10 minutes or 3 miles
certified Mitsubishi EV dealer and have
(5 km), park the vehicle in a safe place.
the tire repair/replacement performed.
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Remove the air compressor from the
z If the tire pressure has dropped below the
stowed position. Check the tire pressure
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specified level when you check it at the end
using the air pressure gauge on the com-
z Please give the empty sealant bottle to a cer-
of the repair procedure, do not drive the
pressor. If the tire pressure has not
tified Mitsubishi EV dealer or dispose of the
vehicle any further. Contact a certified
dropped, the emergency repair procedure
sealant bottle according to regulations for the
Mitsubish EV dealer.
is complete. Proceed to step 19.
disposal of chemical waste.
If the tire pressure is insufficient, inflate
z To purchase a new tire sealant bottle, contact
a certified Mitsubishi EV dealer.
the tire to the specified pressure again and
drive the vehicle carefully without
exceeding a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Before driving, make sure that the com-
pressor is stowed.
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How to change a tire
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system.
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4. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set
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up a warning sign, such as a warning tri-
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angle or flashing signal lamp, at an ade-
stones or any other objects that are large
quate distance from the vehicle, and have
enough to hold the wheel in position.
all your passengers leave the vehicle.
2. Place the jack under one of the jacking
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench
points (A) shown in the illustration. Use
it is raised on the jack, place chocks or
ready.
the jacking point closest to the tire you
blocks (A) at the tire that is diagonally
(Refer to “Jack and tools” on page 8-6.)
wish to change.
opposite from the tire (B) you are chang-
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How to change a tire
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the tire, to avoid scratching the wheel sur-
portion (B) fits in the groove (C) at the top
face.
of the jack.
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How to change a tire
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Towing
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11. Check the tire inflation pressure. The rec-
tified Mitsubishi EV dealer or a commercial
cle approximately
620 miles
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tow truck service.
retighten the wheel nuts to make sure that
is listed on the tire and loading informa-
Transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck or
they have not come loose.
tion placard attached to the driver’s door
tow the vehicle with all wheels off the
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sill as shown in the illustration. Refer to
ground.
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after changing the tire, have the tire checked
“Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-17.
for balance at a certified Mitsubishi EV
dealer.
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ing the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench.
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In the following cases, contact a certified
Mitsubishi EV dealer and transport the vehi-
cle with the all wheels on a carriage.
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8-17
Towing
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wheels on the ground
dealer or a commercial tow truck service for
assistance.
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towing in your area. Obey the regulations in
the area where you are driving your vehicle.
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wheels on the ground
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another vehicle with a rope.
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wheels or front wheels placed on a dolly.
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For emergencies
Operation under adverse driving conditions
If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock-
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ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truck
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service.
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form between the tires and the road surface
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them. Refer to “Snow tires” on page 9-20
occur.
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road and the vehicle was exposed to water,
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or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the
certified Mitsubishi EV dealer.
brakes.
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When driving in rain, on water-covered
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Allow extra distance between your vehi-
or mud, it can often be moved by a rocking
roads, or through a car wash, water could get
cle and the vehicle in front of you, and
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to
into the brake discs and make them fail tem-
avoid sudden braking.
free it.
porarily. In such cases, lightly press the
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If a skid occurs when the accelerator
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brake pedal to see if they are working prop-
pedal is depressed, take your foot off the
free a stuck vehicle can cause transaxle fail-
erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly
pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the
ure.
several times while driving to dry the brake
skid.
pads or linings, then check them again.
For emergencies
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