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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023 year). Manual in english - page 7

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

that holds the selector lever in the

“P”

The lock button must be pushed to

(PARK) position. To move the selector lever

move the selector lever.

from the

“P” (PARK) position to another

The lock button need not be

position, follow the steps below.

pushed to move the selector lever.

1. Press and hold the brake pedal down.

2. Press and hold the lock button.

WARNING

3. Move the selector lever to the desired

z

If the lock button is always pushed to

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position.

operate the selector lever, the lever may be

accidentally shifted into the “P” (PARK)

NOTE

or “R” (REVERSE) position. Be sure not

z The selector lever cannot be moved from “P”

to push the lock button when performing

In the main gate, selector lever has four posi-

(PARK) to other position if the ignition

tions, and is equipped with a lock button (D)

the operations indicated by

in the

switch is set to the “OFF” or “ACC” posi-

to avoid inadvertent selection of the wrong

tion, or if the key has been removed, or the

illustration.

gear.

operation mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if

z

Always press the brake pedal when shift-

the brake pedal is not pressed and held down.

ing the selector lever into a selector posi-

tion from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.

When beginning to drive, do not shift the

The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati-

selector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL)

cally when the selector lever is in the “D”

position while pressing the accelerator

(DRIVE) position, depending on the speed of

pedal. This will cause the vehicle to

the vehicle and the position of the accelerator

“jump” forward or backward.

pedal.

The selector lever (A) has two gates; the main

gate (B) and sports mode gate (C).

NOTE

z

To prevent mistakes in operating the lever,

make sure you stop briefly at each position.

After operating, check the position in the

The lock button must be pushed

multi-information display.

while the brake pedal is depressed

z

If the brake pedal is not depressed and held,

to move the selector lever.

the shift-lock device activates to prevent the

selector lever from being moved from the

“P” (PARK) position.

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Features and controls

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

3. Insert a screwdriver with a cloth over its

NOTE

Selector lever position display

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

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z For a shift indicated by

in the illustra-

gently as shown to remove the cover.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

tion, depress the brake pedal before moving

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

the selector lever. If you attempt to move the

ON, the selector lever position is shown on

selector lever before depressing the brake

the multi-information display.

pedal, the selector lever may be immovable.

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When the selector lever cannot

be shifted from the “P” (PARK)

position

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When the selector lever cannot be shifted

4. Depress the brake pedal with the right

from the

“P” (PARK) position to another

foot.

position while the brake pedal is pressed and

5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock

held down with the ignition switch at the

release hole (B). Shift the selector lever to

“ON” position or the operation mode in ON,

the

“N”

(NEUTRAL) position while

the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mech-

pressing the screwdriver down.

anism may be malfunctioning.

Immediately have your vehicle checked by an

When the selector lever position

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

display blinks (if the ambient tem-

repair facility of your choice.

perature is low)

If you need to move the vehicle, shift the

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selector lever as follows.

WARNING

1. Make sure the parking brake is firmly

z To avoid unintended vehicle movement,

applied.

keep brake pedal applied with your right

2. Stop the engine if it is running.

foot and do not depress the accelerator

pedal, while the selector lever position dis-

play is blinking.

Features and controls

5-65

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

If the ambient temperature is low, the selector

Warning display

NOTE

lever position display on the multi-informa-

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z

The “A” indicator on the selector lever posi-

tion display may blink when the selector

tion display will blink only when there is a

lever is placed in the “D” (DRIVE), or “R”

problem with the CVT position switch.

(REVERSE) position immediately after the

It is not seen during normal driving.

engine has been started. This indicates that

the transmission requires warming up. While

the display is blinking, the vehicle will not

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or

move, because the transmission keeps disen-

gaging until the warm up is completed even if

the selector lever is placed in the “D” or “R”

position.

When the selector lever position display is

blinking, perform the following procedure:

When the warning display or the warn-

1. Depress the brake pedal with your right

ing display appears on the information screen

CAUTION

foot and place the selector lever in the

in the multi-information display while you

z

If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while

“N”

(NEUTRAL) position for several

are driving, there could be a malfunction in

driving, the

warning display or the

seconds.

the CVT.

warning display will appear on the informa-

2. Keep depressing the brake pedal and then

tion screen in the multi-information display.

place the selector lever in the

“D”

In this case, follow these procedures:

NOTE

(DRIVE), or “R” (REVERSE) position. If

z The selector lever position display blinks at

[When warning display is showing]

the selector lever position display stops

The CVT fluid is overheating. The engine

the time of

or

warning display

blinking, the warm up is completed and

control may activate to lower the CVT fluid

appears.

the transmission will function normally.

temperature, causing the engine revolutions

3. If the display is still blinking, repeat steps

and vehicle speed to decrease, In this case,

1 and 2 above.

take one of the following procedures.

• Slow down your vehicle.

• Stop your vehicle in a safe place, put the

NOTE

selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position,

z While the selector lever position display is

and open the engine hood with the engine

blinking, a buzzer will sound intermittently.

running to allow the engine to cool down.

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Features and controls

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

CAUTION

CAUTION

WARNING

z Never shift into the

“P” (PARK) or “R”

z To prevent rolling, always keep your foot

After a while, confirm that the

warning

(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in

on the brake pedal when the vehicle is in

display is no longer showing. It is safe to

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

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

continue driving if the display is no longer

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

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

showing. If the warning display remains or

the vehicle is in motion, the transmission

tion.

flashes frequently, have your vehicle

may be damaged.

inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

“D” DRIVE

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choice immediately.

“N” NEUTRAL

[When warning display is showing]

This position is used for most city and high-

It may be that there is something unusual

way driving. The transmission will automati-

happening in the CVT, causing a safety

At this position, the transmission is disen-

cally and continuously change its gear ratio

device to activate. Have your vehicle

gaged. It is the same as the neutral position on

depending on road and driving conditions.

inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi

a manual transaxle and should be used when

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

the vehicle is not moving for an extended

choice immediately.

CAUTION

length of time during driving, such as in a

traffic jam.

z To prevent transmission damage, never shift

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

Selector lever positions

(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in

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WARNING

motion.

z Never move the selector lever to the “N”

“P” PARK

(NEUTRAL) position while driving since

you could accidentally slip it into the “P”

Sports mode

(PARK) or

“R”

(REVERSE) position,

This position locks the transmission to pre-

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damaging the transmission.

vent the vehicle from moving. The engine can

z To prevent the vehicle from rolling when

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in

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

stopped on a slope, the engine should be

motion, sports mode is selected by gently

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

pushing the selector lever from the

“D”

“R” REVERSE

“N” (NEUTRAL) position.

(DRIVE) position into sports mode gate (A).

To return to “D” (DRIVE) operation, gently

Move the lever to this position only after the

push the selector lever back into the main

vehicle has come to a complete stop.

gate (B).

Features and controls

5-67

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

In sports mode, gear shifts can be made rap-

NOTE

idly simply by moving the selector lever

z

Shift ranges can only be selected in a for-

backward and forward or using the sportronic

ward direction from 1st to 8th. To reverse or

steering wheel paddle shifter at the steering

park the vehicle, move the selector lever to

wheel (for vehicles equipped with the spor-

the “R” (REVERSE) or “P” (PARK) posi-

tronic steering wheel paddle shifter). In con-

tion.

trast to a M/T, the sports mode allows gear

z

To maintain good running performance, the

shifts with the accelerator pedal depressed.

transmission may refuse to perform an

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upshift when the selector lever or the spor-

tronic steering wheel paddle shifter on the

NOTE

“

(SHIFT UP)” side is pulled at certain

z

While the vehicle is stopped, only 1st gear

1-

(SHIFT UP)

vehicle speeds. Also, to prevent over-revving

can be selected with the selector lever.

Transmission shifts

up

once

by

each

of the engine, the transmission may refuse to

z

You can also shift into sports mode by oper-

operation.

perform a downshift when the selector lever

ating the sportronic steering wheel paddle

2-

(SHIFT DOWN)

or the sportronic steering wheel paddle

shifter while driving in the

“D” (DRIVE)

Transmission shifts down once by each

shifter on the “

(SHIFT DOWN)” side is

position. Also, you can return to the

“D”

operation.

pulled at certain vehicle speeds. When this

(DRIVE) operation in any of following

happens, a buzzer sounds to indicate that a

ways.

downshift is not going to take place.

When returning to “D” (DRIVE) operation,

z

Downward shifts are made automatically

the selector lever position display will

CAUTION

when the vehicle slows down. Before the

change to “D” (DRIVE) position.

z

In sports mode, the driver must execute

vehicle stops,

1st gear is automatically

• Pull the sportronic steering wheel paddle

upward shifts in accordance with prevailing

selected.

shifter on the

(SHIFT UP) side for lon-

road conditions, taking care to keep the

z

The upward shift may be made automatically

ger than 2 seconds.

engine speed below the tachometer’s red

in sports mode when the engine speed rises

• Stop the vehicle.

zone.

and approaches the tachometer’s red zone.

• Push the selector lever from the

“D”

z

Repeated continuous operation of the selec-

(DRIVE) position into the manual gate (A)

tor lever or the sportronic steering wheel

and push the selector lever back into the

paddle shifter will continuously switch shift

position.

Sports mode display

main gate (B).

z

Shift ranges may not change when the lateral

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paddle shifters are operated at the same time.

In sports mode, the currently selected shift

range is displayed on the information screen

in the multi-information display.

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Features and controls

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

CAUTION

NOTE

z

Operating the accelerator pedal while the

z In sports mode, downshifts do not take place

other foot is resting on the brake pedal will

when the accelerator is depressed all the way

affect braking efficiency and may cause pre-

to the floor.

mature wear of brake pads.

z

Use the selector lever in the correct shift

position in accordance with driving condi-

Waiting

tions.

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Never coast downhill backward in the driv-

For short waiting periods, such as at traffic

ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE) position or

sports mode} or coast forward in the “R”

lights, the vehicle can be left in selector lever

(REVERSE) position.

position and held stationary with the service

Engine stopping and increased brake pedal

brake.

Operation of the CVT

and steering effort could lead to an accident.

For longer waiting periods with the engine

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z

Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal

running, place the selector lever in the “N”

pressed when the vehicle is stationary.

(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking

CAUTION

This can damage the CVT.

brake, while holding the vehicle stationary

Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal

z

Before selecting a position with the engine

with the service brake.

while holding down the brake pedal with the

running and the vehicle stationary, firmly

Prior to moving off after having stopped the

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

depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-

vehicle, make sure that the selector lever is in

the engine revolutions may not rise as high

cle from creeping.

“D” (DRIVE) position or Sports mode posi-

as when performing the same operation with

The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the

the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)

tion.

CVT is engaged, especially when the engine

position.

speed or idle speed is high, or with the air

conditioning operating.

CAUTION

Do not release the brake pedal until you are

Passing acceleration

z To avoid transmission overheating, never try

ready to drive away.

to keep your vehicle stationary on a hill by

z

Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at

using the accelerator pedal. Always apply

To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE)

all times.

the parking brake and/or service brake.

position (when passing another vehicle) push

Using the left foot could cause driver move-

z Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while

ment delay in case of an emergency.

the accelerator to the floor. The CVT will

the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler-

z

To prevent sudden acceleration, never run

automatically downshift.

ation may occur if the selector lever is in a

the engine at high revolutions when shifting

position other than

“P”

(PARK) or

“N”

from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).

(NEUTRAL).

Features and controls

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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped)

operating the electronic control coupling

Parking

S-AWC (Super-All Wheel

arranged in the rear differential assembly.

Control) (if so equipped)

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

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NOTE

plete stop, firmly apply the parking brake,

z On vehicles equipped with lever type park-

and then move the selector lever to the “P”

S-AWC is an integrated vehicle dynamics

ing brake, if the parking brake lever is pulled

(PARK) position.

control system that helps enhance driving

up while the vehicle is moving, the front-rear

performance, cornering performance, and

distribution of driving torque control will be

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vehicle stability over a wide range of driving

When the CVT makes no speed

temporarily suspended, which will allow the

conditions through integrated management of

rear wheel to lock easier.

change

the electronically controlled 4WD, the AYC,

the ABS and the ASC.

If the CVT does not shift while driving, or

Active Yaw Control (AYC)

your vehicle does not pick up enough speed

CAUTION

when starting on an uphill slope, it may be

that there is something unusual happening in

z Do not over-rely on the S-AWC. Even the S-

Refer to “Active Yaw Control (AYC)” on

AWC cannot prevent the natural laws of

the transmission, causing a safety device to

page 5-81.

physics from acting on the vehicle. This sys-

activate. Immediately have your vehicle

tem, like any other system, has limits and

checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

cannot help you to maintain traction and con-

S-AWC drive mode

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

trol of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reck-

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less driving can lead to accidents. It is the

Select the drive mode from the following

driver’s responsibility to drive carefully.

NOTE

three types to suit the driving conditions.

This means taking into account the traffic,

z When the

warning display and “SLOW

road and environmental conditions.

S-AWC

DOWN” or the

warning display and

drive

Function

“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the

mode

information screen in the multi-information

Electronically Controlled 4WD

display, there could be a malfunction in the

This mode can be used on both

CVT. Refer to “Continuously variable trans-

dry and wet roads. The distri-

The electronically controlled 4WD is a sys-

mission (CVT): Warning display” on page

bution of driving/braking

5-66.

tem that improves acceleration performance

NORMAL

torque to each wheel is auto-

and stability performance by controlling

matically controlled according

front-rear distribution of driving torque with

to the driving condition.

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Features and controls

S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped)

S-AWC

S-AWC drive mode-selector

NOTE

drive

Function

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z Even if an S-AWC drive mode other than

mode

The drive mode can be switched by press the

“NORMAL” was selected before turning the

This mode is for driving on

switch while the ignition switch is in the

ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put-

“ON” position or the operation mode is in

ting the operation mode in OFF, the S-AWC

SNOW

slippery road surfaces, such as

ON.

drive mode will be set to “NORMAL” when

snow-covered roads.

the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON”

This mode is suitable mainly

position or the operation mode is put in ON

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for driving on unpaved or

again.

rough roads.

z The drive mode can be switched while driv-

GRAVEL

This mode provides 4WD high

ing or stopped.

driving performance and stable

cornering performance.

S-AWC drive mode display

4-wheel drive operation requires special driv-

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ing skills.

Refer to “4-wheel drive operation” on page

5-72, and take care to drive safely.

If you press the switch, you can change the

drive mode in the order of NORMAL,

NOTE

SNOW, GRAVEL, NORMAL.

z

The S-AWC drive mode becomes “NOR-

Example: “NORMAL” mode is selected.

MAL” when you turn on the ignition switch

or the operation mode.

CAUTION

z Do not operate the drive mode-selector with

The currently selected drive mode is dis-

the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or

played on the multi-information display.

in similar conditions. The vehicle could

In addition, when the drive mode is changed,

lunge in an unexpected direction.

the selected mode appears on the interrupt

z Driving on dry, paved roads in “GRAVEL”

display screen of the information screen in

and “SNOW” mode causes increased fuel

consumption and noise and vibration.

the multi-information display.

The drive mode display will appear on the

information screen for a few seconds, and

then the original screen will return.

Features and controls

5-71

4-wheel drive operation

B, C- Counterclockwise yaw moment

CAUTION

S-AWC operation display

about the vehicle’s center of gravity

z

If the selected drive mode indicator begins

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blinking, the drive mode will automatically

The S-AWC operation status can be displayed

Traction control level display

switch to protect the drive-system compo-

on the information screen in the multi-infor-

The strength of the traction control opera-

nents. A warning will also be displayed in

mation display.

the information screen in the multi-informa-

tion (between the front and rear wheels) is

To display the status, press the multi-infor-

tion display.

displayed in section E of the meter as a bar

mation meter switch to change the informa-

graph.

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tion screen.

Refer to “Information screen (With the igni-

WARNING

tion switch or the operation mode in ON)” on

z Always concentrate on your driving first.

page 5-148.

Keep your eyes and mind on the road. Dis-

Reduce speed and, if the indicator stops

tractions while driving can lead to an acci-

blinking, you may resume normal driving.

Display example

dent.

z

If the drive mode indicator is blinking, a

problem has occurred with the S-AWC. A

warning will also be displayed in the infor-

The S-AWC operation status is displayed.

mation screen in the multi-information dis-

4-wheel drive operation

play.

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Your vehicle has been designed primarily for

use on pavement.

But its unique 4-wheel drive system allows

you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads,

to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar

Have your vehicle inspected immediately by

locations.

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Not only does this ensure better handling on

z

Make sure that all four tires are the same

dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-

specified size, type, and brand, and have no

tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow-

significant difference in the amount of wear

for all four wheels. Otherwise, the S-AWC

Yaw control function display

covered roads and when moving out of mud.

system may not work properly may be dis-

The amount of the yaw moment is displayed

But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or

played.

as a bar graph.

towing in rough conditions.

A, D- Clockwise yaw moment about the

It is particularly important to note that

4-

vehicle’s center of gravity

wheel drive may not give sufficient hill

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Features and controls

4-wheel drive operation

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

z Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,

• If the engine coolant temperature display

z If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or

avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-

muddy roads, it can often be moved with a

flashes on the information screen in the

ing (downshifting).

rocking motion. Move the selector lever

multi-information display or the engine

alternately between the

“D” (DRIVE) and

power drops suddenly.

“R” (REVERSE) positions while pressing

Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.

CAUTION

lightly on the accelerator pedal.

• If the

“

” warning display and “SLOW

z Driving on rough road can cause rust on the

5

z Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration

vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon

and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-

DOWN” or the “

” warning display and

as possible after such use.

trol of the vehicle could be lost.

“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the

information screen in the multi-information

display.

Climbing/descending sharp

Refer to “Warning display” on page 5-66.

Driving on sandy or muddy

grades

roads

WARNING

Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill

Set the drive mode-selector to “GRAVEL”

z

When attempting to rock your vehicle out

climbing ability and engine braking on steep

and then gradually depress the accelerator

of a stuck position, be sure that the area

slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes even

pedal for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on

around the vehicle is clear of people and

though the vehicle is an 4-wheel drive vehi-

the accelerator pedal as constant as possible,

physical objects. The rocking motion may

cle.

cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-

and drive at low speed.

ward/backward, causing injury or dam-

age to nearby people or objects.

Driving through water

CAUTION

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z Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly

If the electrical circuits become wet, further

on sandy surfaces. In comparison with nor-

NOTE

operation of the vehicle will be impossible;

mal road surfaces, the engine and other

z

Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration

therefore, avoid driving through water unless

drive-system components are put under

and sharp turning; such operations could

absolutely necessary. If driving through water

excessive strain when driving on such a sur-

result in the vehicle becoming stuck.

face. This could lead to accidents.

is unavoidable, use the following procedure:

z If any of the following conditions occur

Check the depth of the water and the terrain

while the vehicle is being driven, immedi-

before attempting to drive through it. Drive

ately park your vehicle in a safe place and

follow these procedures:

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Features and controls

Service brake

Towing

Jacking up a 4-wheel drive

CAUTION

vehicle

z It is important not to drive the vehicle with

your foot resting on the brake pedal when

braking is not required. This practice can

result in very high brake temperatures, pre-

WARNING

mature lining wear, and possible damage to

z Do not crank the engine while jacking up

the brakes.

the vehicle.

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The tire on the ground may turn and the

vehicle may roll off the jack.

Power brakes

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Service brake

Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes

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for more braking force with less brake pedal

effort.

Your brakes are designed to operate at full

Brake pedal

capacity, even if the power assist is not being

used.

Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,

CAUTION

If the power assist is not being used, the effort

resulting in poor brake response and prema-

z

Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the

needed to press the brake pedal is greater.

ture wear of the brake pads.

front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A

If you should lose the power assist for some

When driving down a long or steep hill, use

or Type B) as illustrated. This could result in

reason, the brakes will still work.

engine braking by downshifting.

damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.

If the power brake unit or either of the two

If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type

brake hydraulic systems stops working prop-

C or Type D equipment.

WARNING

erly, the rest of the brake system will still

z Even in “NORMAL” drive mode, the vehicle

z Do not leave any objects near the brake

work, but the vehicle will not slow down as

cannot be towed with the front or the rear

pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;

quickly.

wheels on the ground.

doing so could prevent the full pedal

You will know this has happened if you find

stroke that would be necessary in an

you need to press the brake down farther, or

emergency. Make sure that the pedal can

harder when slowing down or stopping, or if

be operated freely at all times. Make sure

the brake warning light and the warning dis-

the floor mat is securely held in place.

play in the multi-information display come

on.

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Features and controls

Brake auto hold (if so equipped)

WARNING

Brake auto hold (if so equipped)

How to use brake auto hold

z Never coast downhill with the engine OFF.

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Keep the engine running whenever your

vehicle is in motion. If you turn off the

When the vehicle is stopped at traffic lights

To turn on brake auto hold

engine while driving, the power brake

etc., the vehicle can be held stationary with

booster will stop working and your brakes

the brake auto hold system even if you

If the brake auto hold switch is pressed while

will not work as well.

release your foot from the brake pedal.

all of the following conditions are met, the

z If the power assist is lost or if either brake

When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the

system will change to the standby state and

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hydraulic system stops working properly,

brakes are released.

the indicator light (A) on the switch comes

take your vehicle to an authorized

on.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-

ity of your choice immediately.

WARNING

z

The operation mode is in ON.

z

Do not overly rely on the brake auto hold

z

The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

system. On steep slope, depress the brake

z

The driver’s door is closed.

pedal firmly because the system may not

Brake pad wear alarm

hold the vehicle stationary.

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z

Never leave the vehicle while it is being

The disc brakes have an alarm that makes a

stopped by the brake auto hold system.

metallic squeal when the brake pads have

When leaving the vehicle, apply the park-

worn down enough to need service.

ing brake and move the selector lever to

If you hear this sound, have the brake pads

the “P” (PARK) position.

replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

z

Do not use brake auto hold system when

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

driving on slippery roads. The system may

not hold the vehicle stationary and could

result in an accident.

WARNING

z Driving with worn brake pads will make it

harder to stop, and can cause an accident.

NOTE

z

While operating the brake auto hold system,

NOTE

you may hear an operation noise to increase

z

When the brake auto hold system cannot be

braking force when the system detected the

used, a buzzer will sound and the following

movement of the vehicle. This does not indi-

warning will appear on the information

cate a malfunction.

screen in the multi-information display.

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Brake auto hold (if so equipped)

NOTE

NOTE

CAUTION

• If this warning appears, confirm that all of

z If keeping pressing the brake auto hold

z

Release the brake pedal only after the brake

the conditions for system operation are met

switch after setting the brake auto hold to

auto hold indicator light has illuminated.

and that there is no malfunction in the sys-

ON (stand by), the brake auto hold will

tem.

return to OFF as a protection function is

operated.

NOTE

After returning to OFF, the brake auto hold

z

In the following situations, the brake auto

will not be switched to ON (Stand by) even if

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hold system may not operate temporarily.

the brake auto hold switch is pressed. To set

• The vehicle is stopped on a slippery road.

the brake auto hold to ON, restart the engine

• The vehicle was stopped while the steering

and press the brake auto hold switch again.

• If this warning appears, fasten the driver’s

wheel was turned all the way to the left or

seat belt.

right.

To activate brake auto hold

• The vehicle is being turned on a parking lot

turntable.

When the vehicle is stopped by depressing

If this occurs, the brake auto hold system

the brake pedal with the selector lever in any

will return to the normal operation if you

position other than

“P”

(PARK) or

“R”

depress the accelerator pedal and the vehi-

z

If any of the following occur while the sys-

(REVERSE), the brake auto hold activates

cle starts moving again.

tem is standby state, the brake auto hold sys-

and the vehicle will be held stationary.

z

If the following operation is performed, the

tem will be turned off automatically and the

The brake auto hold indicator light in the

brake auto hold will be deactivated and the

indicator light on the switch goes off.

brake auto hold indicator light in the instru-

instrument cluster will come on while the

A buzzer will sound and the message will

ment cluster goes off.

system activates.

appear on the information screen in the

• When shifting the selector lever to the “P”

multi-information display.

(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position with

• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

depressing the brake pedal.

• When the driver’s door is opened.

• When the Electric parking brake is applied

or

• When there is a malfunction in the system

by using the Electric parking brake switch.

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Features and controls

Hill start assist

NOTE

NOTE

To turn off brake auto hold

z

While the vehicle is held stationary with the

z

If the operation mode is put in OFF with the

Press the brake auto hold switch to turn off

brake auto hold system, the Electric parking

selector lever in any position other than “P”

brake will be automatically applied under the

(PARK) position, the message may appear

the brake auto hold. The indicator light on the

following conditions, and a buzzer will

on the information screen in the multi-infor-

switch goes off.

sound and the message will appear on the

mation display.

If you want to turn off the system while the

information screen in the multi-information

If the message appears, shift the selector

brake auto hold indicator light is illuminated,

display.

lever to the

“P”

(PARK) position while

press the switch with depressing the brake

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• After approximately 10 minutes has elapsed

depressing the brake pedal.

pedal.

with applying the brake auto hold system.

• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

NOTE

• When the driver’s door is opened.

z If the brake auto hold system is turned off

• When the operation mode is put in OFF.

without the brake pedal being depressed, a

• When the system detects the vehicle mov-

buzzer will sound and the message will

ing down a slope.

appear on the information screen in the

To start the vehicle

multi-information display.

Depress the acceleration pedal with the selec-

tor lever in any position other than

“P”

(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).

If the Electric parking brake cannot be

The brakes are released, and the brake auto

applied automatically due to the system mal-

hold indicator light in the instrument cluster

function, the message will appear on the

will go off.

information screen in the multi-information

display. Depress the brake pedal.

Hill start assist

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The hill start assist makes it easy to start off

on a steep uphill slope by preventing the

vehicle from moving backwards. It keeps the

braking force for approximately 2 seconds

when you move your foot from the brake

pedal to the accelerator pedal.

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Brake assist system

3. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hill

Warning display

CAUTION

start assist will gradually decrease the

z

Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to

braking force as the vehicle starts moving.

prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.

Under certain circumstances, even when hill

start assist is activated, the vehicle may

NOTE

move backwards if the brake pedal is not suf-

z

The hill start assist is activated when all of

ficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heavily

the following conditions are met.

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

CAUTION

5

• The engine is running.

pery.

(The hill start assist will not be activated

z

If the warning is displayed, the hill start

z

The hill start assist is not designed to keep

while the engine is starting or immediately

assist will not operate. Start off carefully.

the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes

after the engine is started.)

z

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the

for more than 2 seconds.

• The selector lever is in any position other

engine.

z

When facing uphill, do not rely on using the

than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).

Restart the engine and check whether the

hill start assist to maintain a stopped position

• The vehicle is completely stationary, with

light/display goes out, in which case the hill

as an alternative to depressing the brake

the brake pedal depressed.

start assist is again working normally.

pedal.

• The parking brake is released.

If they remain displayed or reappear fre-

Doing so could cause an accident.

quently, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle

z

The hill start assist will not operate if the

z

Do not turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”

immediately, but the vehicle should be

accelerator pedal is depressed before the

or “ACC” position or put the operation mode

inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi

brake pedal is released.

in OFF or ACC while the hill start assist is

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

z

The hill start assist also operates when

operating. The hill start assist could stop

choice as soon as possible.

reversing on an uphill slope.

operating, which could result in an accident.

Brake assist system

Warning light/display

To operate

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The brake assist system is a device assisting

1. Stop the vehicle completely using the

If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-

drivers who cannot depress the brake pedal

brake pedal.

tem, the following warning light/display will

firmly such as in emergency stop situations

2. Release the brake pedal and the hill start

turn on.

and provides greater braking force.

assist will maintain the braking force

Warning light

applied while stopped for approximately 2

If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the

seconds.

- ASC indicator

brakes will be applied with more force than

usual.

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Features and controls

Active Yaw Control (AYC)

CAUTION

NOTE

CAUTION

z

The brake assist system is not a device

z When the anti-lock brake system warning

z Control of the braking force does not

designed to exercise braking force greater

light or only active stability control warning

enhance the stopping performance of the

than its capacity. Make sure to always keep a

light illuminate, the brake assist system in

vehicle, therefore, pay careful attention to

sufficient distance between your vehicle and

not functioning.

the safety of your surroundings when driv-

a vehicle in front of you without relying too

ing.

much on the brake assist system.

Active Yaw Control (AYC)

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AYC operation display

NOTE

The Active Yaw Control (AYC) is a system

z

Once the brake assist system is operational,

with a yaw control function, that controls the

The AYC operation status can be displayed

it maintains great braking force even if the

left-right driving/braking force using the

on the information screen in the multi-infor-

brake pedal is lightly released.

brakes.

mation display.

To stop its operation, completely remove

your foot from the brake pedal.

To display the status, press the multi-infor-

Yaw control function

mation display switch to change the informa-

z

The brake assist system may become opera-

tional when the brake pedal is fully

tion screen.

depressed even if it has not been depressed

The yaw control function is a function that

Refer to “Information screen (With the igni-

suddenly.

tion switch or the operation mode in ON)” on

enhances vehicle cornering performance and

z

When the brake assist system is in use while

page 5-148.

vehicle stability with management of vehicle

driving, you may feel as if the depressed

turning power (yaw moment) by controlling

brake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in small

the drive power difference of the left and

Yaw control function display

motions in conjunction with the operation

right wheels and the braking force when the

noise, or the vehicle body and the steering

vehicle does not turn in response to steering

wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake

Vehicles with S-AWC

assist system is operating normally and does

input, such as when the steering wheel is

not indicate faulty operation. Continue to

turned quickly or when driving on slippery

Refer to “S-AWC operation display” on page

depress the brake pedal.

road.

5-72.

z

You may hear an operation noise when the

brake pedal is suddenly or fully depressed

while stationary. This does not indicate a

Vehicles with 2WD

malfunction and the brake assist system is

The AYC operation status is displayed.

operating normally.

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5-81

Anti-lock braking system

This helps maintain vehicle drivability and

CAUTION

steering wheel handling.

z

The anti-lock braking system cannot prevent

accidents. It is your responsibility to take

Driving hints

safety precautions and to drive carefully.

z

To prevent failure of the anti-lock braking

z

When using the anti-lock brakes (sudden

system, be sure all four wheels and tires are

braking), steering is slightly different

the same size and the same type.

from normal driving conditions. Use the

5

steering wheel carefully.

z

Always keep a safe distance from the

NOTE

vehicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-

z

A whining sound is emitted from the engine

The amount of the yaw moment is displayed

cle is equipped with the anti-lock braking

compartment when driving immediately

as a bar graph.

system, leave a greater braking distance

after starting the engine. These are the nor-

when:

mal sounds the anti-lock braking system

A, D- Clockwise yaw moment about the

makes when performing a self-check. It does

• Driving on gravel or snow-covered

vehicle’s center of gravity

not indicate a malfunction.

roads.

B, C- Counterclockwise yaw moment about

z

The anti-lock braking system can be used

• Driving on uneven road surfaces.

after the vehicle has reached a speed over

the vehicle’s center of gravity

z

Operation of anti-lock braking system is

approximately

6 mph (10 km/h). It stops

not restricted situations where brakes are

working when the vehicle slows below

applied suddenly. This system may also

3 mph (5 km/h).

WARNING

prevent the wheels from locking when

z Always concentrate on your driving first.

you drive over manholes, steel roadwork

Keep your eyes and mind on the road.

plates, road markings, or any uneven road

Anti-lock braking system warn-

Distractions while driving can lead to an

surface.

accident.

ing light / display

z

When the anti-lock braking system is in

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use, you may feel the brake pedal vibrat-

Warning light

ing and hear a unique sound. It may also

Anti-lock braking system

feel as if the pedal resists being pressed.

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In this situation, simply hold the brake

pedal down firmly. Do not pump the

The anti-lock braking system helps prevent

brake, which will result in reduced

the wheels from locking up when braking.

braking performance.

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Features and controls

Anti-lock braking system

Warning display

If the warning light/display illu-

If the anti-lock braking system

minate while driving

warning light/display and brake

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warning light/display illuminate at

the same time

If only the anti-lock braking sys-

Warning light

tem warning light/display illumi-

If there is a malfunction in the system, the

nate

anti-lock braking system warning light will

5

come on and the warning display will appear

z

Avoid hard braking and high-speed driv-

on the information screen in the multi-infor-

ing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

mation display.

Test the system by restarting the engine

or

Under normal conditions, the anti-lock brak-

and driving at a speed of approximately

ing system warning light only comes on when

12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON”

Warning display

If the warning light/display then remains

position or the operation mode is put in ON

off during driving, there is no abnormal

and goes off a few seconds later.

condition.

However, if the warning light/display do

CAUTION

not disappear, or if they come on again

z

Any of the following indicates that the anti-

when the vehicle is driven, have the vehi-

lock braking system is not functioning and

cle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi

only the standard brake system is working.

Motors dealer or repair facility of your

(The standard brake system is functioning

choice as soon as possible.

normally.) If this happens, take your vehicle

to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

a repair facility of your choice.

The anti-lock braking system and brake force

• When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

distribution function may not work, so hard

position or the operation mode is put in ON,

the warning light does not come on or it

braking could make the vehicle unstable.

remains on and does not go off

Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.

• The warning light comes on while driving

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an

• The warning display appears while driving

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair

facility of your choice.

Features and controls

5-83

Electric power steering system (EPS)

NOTE

Electric power steering sys-

NOTE

z The anti-lock braking system warning light

z

During repeated full-lock turning of the

tem (EPS)

and brake warning light illuminate at the

steering wheel (for example, while you are

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same time and the warning displays appear

manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking

alternately on the information screen in the

The power steering system operates while the

space), a protection function may be acti-

multi-information display.

engine is running. It helps reduce the effort

vated to prevent overheating of the power

needed to turn the steering wheel.

steering system. This function will make the

steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In

The power steering system has mechanical

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this event, limit your turning of the steering

After driving on icy roads

steering capability in case the power assist is

wheel for a while. When the system has

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

cooled down, the steering effort will return

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

After driving on snow or icy roads, remove

to normal.

cle, but you will notice it takes much more

any snow and ice which may have be left

z

If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-

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

around the wheels. When doing this, be care-

cle is stationary with the headlights on, the

cle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi

headlights may become dim. This behavior

ful not to damage the wheel speed sensors

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

is not abnormal. The headlights will return to

(A) and the cables located at each wheel.

choice.

their original brightness after a short while.

Front

Rear

WARNING

z Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is

Electric power steering system

moving. Stopping the engine would make

warning light/display

the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,

possibly resulting in an accident.

Warning light

Warning display

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Features and controls

Active stability control (ASC)

If there is a malfunction in the system, the

Traction control function  P.5-85

NOTE

warning light will come on and the warning

Skid control function  P.5-85

z When the ASC is activated, you may feel a

display will appear on the information screen

vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-

in the multi-information display.

CAUTION

ing sound from the engine compartment.

Under normal conditions, the warning light

z

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

This indicates that the system is operating

comes on when the ignition switch is turned

cannot prevent the natural laws of physics

normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.

to the “ON” position or the operation mode is

from acting on the vehicle. This system, like

z When the anti-lock braking system warning

put in ON, and goes off after the engine has

any other system, has limits and cannot help

light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.

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started.

you to maintain traction and control of the

vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv-

Traction control function

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

CAUTION

responsibillty to drive carefully, This means

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z If the warning display appears while the

taking into account the traffic, road and envi-

On slippery surfaces, the traction control

engine is running, have the vehicle inspected

ronmental conditions.

function prevents the drive wheels from spin-

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

z

Be sure to use the same specified type and

ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to

a repair facility of your choice as soon as

size of tire on all four wheels. Otherwise, the

possible. It may become harder to turn the

start moving from a stopped condition. It also

ASC may not work properly.

steering wheel.

provides sufficient driving force and steering

z

Do not install any aftermarket limited slip

performance as the vehicle turns while press-

differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC

ing the acceleration pedal.

may stop functioning properly.

Active stability control

CAUTION

(ASC)

NOTE

z When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy

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z

An operation noise may be emitted from the

road, be sure to install snow tires and drive

The Active stability control

(ASC) takes

engine compartment in the following situa-

the vehicle at moderate speeds.

overall control of the anti-lock braking sys-

tions. The sound is associated with checking

tem, traction control function and skid control

the operations of the ASC. At this time, you

function to help maintain the vehicle’s con-

may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you

Skid control function

trol and traction. Please read this section in

depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-

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conjunction with the page on the anti-lock

tion.

• When the ignition switch is set to the “ON”

The skid control function is designed to help

braking system, traction control function and

position or the operation mode is put in ON.

the driver maintain control of the vehicle on

skid control function.

• When the vehicle is driven for a while after

slippery roads or during rapid steering

Anti-lock braking system  P.5-82

the engine is turned on.

Features and controls

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