Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023 year). Manual in english

Active stability control (ASC)

maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine

CAUTION

- ASC OFF indicator

output and the brake on each wheel.

This indicator will turn on when the

For safety reasons, the ASC OFF switch

ASC is turned off with the ASC OFF

should be operated when your vehicle is

switch.

NOTE

stopped.

z The skid control function operates at speeds

Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in

CAUTION

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

normal circumstances.

When

display/indicator blinks, ASC is

operating, which means that the road is slip-

ASC OFF switch

NOTE

pery or that your vehicle’s wheels are begin-

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Using the ASC OFF switch turns off both the

ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower.

stability control function and the traction

If the temperature in the braking system con-

The ASC is automatically activated when the

control function.

tinues to increase due to continuous brake

ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position

When moving out of mud, sand or fresh

control on a slippery road surface, the

or the operation mode is put in ON. You can

snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not

indicator will blink.

deactivate the system by pressing down the

allow the engine speed to increase. In such

To prevent the brake system from overheat-

ASC OFF switch for 3 seconds or longer.

situations, temporarily turning off ASC with

ing, the brake control of the traction control

the ASC OFF switch will make it easier to

When the ASC is deactivated, the

indica-

function will be temporarily suspended.

move out your vehicle.

The engine control of the traction control

tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,

If you continue to press the ASC OFF switch

function and normal brake operation will not

momentarily press the ASC OFF switch; the

after the ASC is turned off, the “mistaken

be affected.

indicator is turned off.

operation protection function” will activate

Park your vehicle in a safe place. When the

and the ASC will turn back on.

temperature in the braking system has come

down, the

indicator will be turned off and

the traction control function will start operat-

ASC operation display or ASC

ing again.

OFF indicator

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ASC operation display/ASC indicator

The display/indicator will blink when

the ASC is operating.

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Features and controls

Cruise control

Warning display

NOTE

Towing

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z The

indicator may come on when you

start the engine. This means that the battery

CAUTION

voltage momentarily dropped when the

When towing the vehicle with only the front

engine was started. It does not indicate a

wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the

malfunction, provided that the display goes

ground, do not place the ignition switch in

out immediately.

CAUTION

the “ON” position or do not put the operation

z When a spare tire has been put on your vehi-

mode in ON. Placing the ignition switch in

cle, the gripping ability of the tire will be

The system may be malfunctioning.

the “ON” position or putting the operation

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the

lower, making it more likely that the

dis-

mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,

engine. Restart the engine and check whether

play/indicator will blink.

resulting in an accident.

the light/display goes out. If they go out,

Note that the correct towing method depends

there is no abnormal condition. If they do not

on the transmission type and the vehicle’s

go out or if they turn on frequently, it is not

drive configuration.

ASC warning light/display

necessary to stop the vehicle immediately,

For details, refer to “Towing” on page 8-11.

but you should have your vehicle inspected

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by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-

a repair facility of your choice as soon as

tem, the following warning light/display will

possible.

Cruise control

turn on.

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Warning light

Cruise control is an automatic speed control

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

vated at speeds from approximately 20 mph

- ASC indicator

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

ASC OFF indicator

speeds below approximately

20 mph

(30 km/h).

CAUTION

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

turn off the cruise control for safety.

Features and controls

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Cruise control

CAUTION

Cruise control switches

To activate

Do not use cruise control when driving con-

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ditions will not allow you to stay at the same

1. With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-

speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads

tion or the operation mode in ON, press

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

the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch

slippery, on a steep downhill slope.

to turn on the cruise control. The indicator

display appear on the information screen

of the multi-information

display

will

NOTE

come on.

Cruise control may not be able to keep your

speed on uphills or downhills.

Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.

You may use the accelerator pedal if you

want to stay at your set speed.

A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch

Your speed may increase to more than the set

Used to turn on and off the cruise con-

speed on a steep downhill. You have to use

trol.

the brake to control your speed. As a result,

B- “SET -” switch

the set speed driving is deactivated.

Used to reduce the set speed and to set

the desired speed.

C- “RES +” switch

Used to increase the set speed and to

return to the original set speed.

D- “CANCEL” switch

Used to deactivate the set speed driving.

2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired

speed, then push down and release the

“SET -” switch when the indicator display

NOTE

appear on the information screen of the

When operating the cruise control switches,

multi-information display. The vehicle

press the cruise control switches correctly.

will then maintain the desired speed.

The set speed driving may be deactivated

automatically if two or more switches of the

The “SET” indicator appears on the infor-

cruise control are pressed at the same time.

mation screen of the multi-information

display.

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Features and controls

Cruise control

When you reach your desired speed, release

the switch. Your new cruising speed is now

set.

To decrease the set speed

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NOTE

To increase your speed in small amounts,

There are two ways to decrease the set speed.

z When you release the “SET -” switch, the

push up the “RES +” switch for less than

vehicle speed will be set.

approximately 1 second and release it.

SET - switch

Each time you push up the “RES +” switch,

your vehicle will go approximately 1 mph

Push down and hold the “SET -” switch while

To increase the set speed

(1.6 km/h) faster.

driving at the set speed, and your speed will

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slow down gradually.

There are two ways to increase the set speed.

Accelerator pedal

When you reach your desired speed, release

the switch. Your new cruising speed is now

RES + switch

While driving at the set speed, use the accel-

set.

erator pedal to reach your desired speed and

then push down the

“SET -” switch and

Push up and hold the “RES +” switch while

release the switch momentarily to set a new

driving at the set speed, and your speed will

desired cruising speed.

then gradually increase.

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Cruise control

To slow down your speed in small amounts,

NOTE

push down the “SET -” switch for less than

To temporarily increase or

z In some driving conditions, the set speed

approximately 1 second and release it.

decrease the speed

driving may be deactivated. If this happens,

Each time you push down the “SET -” switch,

refer to

“To activate” on page

5-88 and

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your vehicle will slow down by approxi-

repeat the speed setting procedure.

mately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

To temporarily increase the speed

Brake pedal

To temporarily decrease the speed

Depress the accelerator pedal as you would

normally. When you release the pedal, you

While driving at the set speed, use the brake

Depress the brake pedal to decrease the

will return to your set speed.

pedal, which disengages the cruise control,

speed. To return to the previously set speed,

then push down the

“SET -” switch and

push up the “RES +” switch.

release the switch momentarily to set a new

Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page

desired cruising speed.

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Features and controls

Cruise control

The set speed driving is deactivated automati-

CAUTION

cally in any of the following ways.

z When the set speed driving is deactivated

automatically in any situation other than

z When your speed slows to approximately

those listed above, there may be a system

10 mph (15 km/h) or more below the set

malfunction.

speed because of a hill, etc.

Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

z When your speed slows to approximately

switch to turn off the cruise control and have

20 mph (30 km/h) or less.

your vehicle inspected by an authorized

z When the active stability control (ASC)

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

starts operating.

of your choice.

Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)”

on page 5-85.

To resume the set speed

To deactivate

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z Although the set speed driving will be

If the set speed driving is deactivated by the

The set speed driving can be deactivated as

deactivated when shifting to the

“N”

condition described in

“To deactivate” on

follows:

(NEUTRAL) position, never move the

page 5-91, you can resume the previously set

selector lever to the

“N” (NEUTRAL)

speed by push up the “RES +” switch while

z Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

position while driving.

driving at a speed of approximately 20 mph

switch (Cruise control will be turned off.)

You would have no engine braking and

(30 km/h) or higher.

z Press the “CANCEL” switch.

could cause a serious accident.

The “SET” indicator appears on the informa-

z Depress the brake pedal.

tion screen of the multi-information display.

Also, the set speed driving may be deacti-

vated as follow:

z When the engine speed rises and

approaches the tachometer’s red zone (the

red-colored part of the tachometer dial).

Features and controls

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

Adaptive Cruise Control

System (ACC) (if so equipped)

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Adaptive Cruise Control System

(ACC)

maintains a set speed with no need for you to

use the accelerator pedal. Using a sensor (A),

the system also measures the relative speed

and distance between your vehicle and a vehi-

cle in front, and maintains a set following dis-

tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in

front by automatically decelerating your vehi-

WARNING

cle if it becomes too close to the vehicle in

Before using the ACC, read this entire sec-

front.

tion to understand the limitations of this

Under either of the following conditions,

The cruising set speed can be set from 20 to

system. Failure to follow instructions

however, using the switch does not allow you

110 mph (30 to 180 km/h). The distance can

could result in an accident.

Never rely solely on the ACC. The ACC is

to resume the previously set speed. In these

be selected from four levels.

not a collision avoidance system or an

situations, repeat the speed setting procedure:

If the vehicle in front decelerates, the ACC

automatic driving system. It is designed to

will automatically apply limited braking to

use only limited braking and is never a

z The CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

maintain the distance, and if the front vehicle

substitute for your safe and careful driv-

switch is pressed.

then accelerates, the ACC will automatically

ing. Always be ready to apply the brakes

z The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”

accelerate your vehicle up to the set speed. If

manually.

position or the operation mode is put in

your vehicle is approaching too close to the

OFF.

front vehicle, a buzzer will sound and a warn-

z Indicator go off.

ing is shown in the multi-information display.

When the ACC detects no vehicle ahead, the

set speed will be maintained.

Conventional cruise control mode without the

distance control can also be selected.

Stop lights are illuminated during automatic

braking.

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Features and controls

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

Set speed indicator:

Cruise control switch

NOTE

Indicating the set speed.

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z Operate the individual switches correctly and

If the set speed is not set,

“---” is

one after another.

shown.

The ACC may be turned off or its control

Front vehicle indicator:

function may be cancelled if two or more

switches are pressed concurrently

Indicating when the ACC detects a

vehicle ahead.

When a front vehicle is detected while

the ACC is activated, the Active front

ACC indicators

vehicle indicator shown in the illustra-

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tion below will illuminate.

While the ACC is turned on, indicators for

When a front vehicle is detected while

the ACC are shown in the multi-information

the ACC is not activated or the ACC is

display.

ACC ON/OFF switch

canceled, the Stand by front vehicle

Used to turn on and off the ACC sys-

indicator will illuminate.

tem.

“SET -” switch

State

Display

Used to set a desired speed or to reduce

Stand by

Active

the set speed.

“RES +” switch

Vehicle in

Used to resume the control function

front detected

after cancelling the ACC or the conven-

tional cruise control.

Also used to increase the set speed.

“CANCEL” switch

Used to cancel the control function of

ACC indicator:

the ACC or the cruise control.

Indicating that the ACC is turned on.

ACC distance switch

Control state indicator:

Used to set or change the following dis-

Indicating that ACC is activated.

tance between your vehicle and a vehi-

Two types of indication;

“SET” and

cle in front.

“HOLD” (stationary vehicle hold state)

Features and controls

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

5- Following distance indicator:

State

NOTE

Indicating the following distance.

Stand by

Active

z Every time the operation mode is put in OFF,

Two states: “Stand by” and “Active”

the ACC is turned off.

When a front vehicle is detected while

the ACC is activated, the Active follow-

ing distance indicator shown in the illus-

To turn off ACC

tration below will illuminate.

When a front vehicle is detected while

Press the ACC ON/OFF switch to turn off the

the ACC is not activated or the ACC is

How to use ACC

ACC.

canceled, the Stand by following dis-

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tance indicator will illuminate.

To turn on ACC

State

When the operation mode is in ON, press the

Stand by

Active

ACC ON/OFF switch.

NOTE

z The ACC can be turned off even while the

ACC is active.

z Every time the operation mode is put in OFF,

the ACC is turned off and the set speed is

erased.

The ACC indicators will appear in the multi-

information display.

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Features and controls

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

appear and the vehicle speed will be set to

To activate ACC control

NOTE

20 mph (30 km/h).

• While the parking brake is applied.

With the ACC turned on, push down the

• When the ACC system has judged that the

“SET -” switch while driving, and when your

performance for detecting a front vehicle is

vehicle reaches your desired speed, release

degraded.

the “SET -” switch. The ACC will activate

You can set the speed anywhere from approx-

• When an abnormality in the ACC system

and initiate the speed control to maintain the

has been detected.

imately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h).

set speed.

• When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

While a vehicle in front is being detected and

your vehicle speed is between approximately

• When the driver’s door is opened.

0 to 20 mph (0 to 30 km/h), you can activate

• When the vehicle is stopped on a steep

slope.

the ACC. In this case, the set speed will be set

at 20 mph (30 km/h).

The ACC cannot otherwise be activated while

When ACC detects no vehicle

your vehicle is traveling less than 20 mph

in front within the set distance

(30 km/h) or greater than

110 mph

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(180 km/h).

The speed of your vehicle will be maintained

at the speed you have set. The speed can be

NOTE

set between approximately 20 to 110 mph (30

When any of the following conditions are

to 180 km/h).

The set indicator comes on, the set speed is

present, the ACC will not activate.

indicated and the following distance indicator

• When your vehicle speed is more than

changes to the active display.

110 mph (180 km/h).

NOTE

• When your vehicle is driven at speeds

z If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed on

between approximately 0 to 20 mph (0 to

a down slope, the system will automatically

30 km/h) and the ACC is not detecting a

apply the brake to maintain the vehicle set

vehicle in front.

speed.

While the ACC system is turned on (in the

• When ASC is in the OFF position.

standby state), if you push down the “SET -”

• While ABS, ASC or TCL is activated.

switch when a vehicle in front is detected

• When the selector lever is in positions other

while your vehicle is stopped and you are

than “D” (DRIVE).

depressing the brake pedal,

“HOLD” will

• While the brake pedal is depressed (only

while the vehicle is moving).

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

When ACC detects a vehicle in

NOTE

front within the set distance

z If the vehicle in front starts moving within

2 seconds after stopping, your vehicle will

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start moving.

The ACC will maintain the distance to the

front vehicle and will apply the brakes auto-

When the ACC no longer detects a vehicle in

matically when the system judges braking is

WARNING

front, the buzzer will sound, the vehicle sym-

necessary. The distance can be selected from

Never leave your vehicle while the ACC

bol in the display will disappear and your

four levels.

system is in the stationary vehicle hold

vehicle will slowly accelerate to the set

state. When leaving the vehicle, apply the

speed.

parking brake and move the selector lever

to the “P” (PARK) position.

When the front vehicle stops, the ACC will

automatically apply the brakes to stop your

NOTE

WARNING

vehicle.

When the ACC system is in the stationary

Your vehicle may accelerate up to the set

After the vehicle stops, the ACC system auto-

vehicle hold state, the stop lights will illumi-

speed in the following situations. Apply

matically enters the stationary vehicle hold

nate.

the brake, if necessary, to slow down.

state. “HOLD” appears.

While the ACC system is in the stationary

• When your vehicle no longer follows the

vehicle hold state, the vehicle will not start

vehicle in front, e.g. at a freeway exit or

moving again unless you press the “RES+”

when your vehicle or the vehicle in front

switch or depress the accelerator pedal.

changes its lane.

When depressing the brake pedal while the

While the ACC system is in the stationary

automatic brake is applied, the brake pedal

vehicle hold state, if it is possible to resume

will feel firm. This is normal. Depress the

following the vehicle in front because it has

brake pedal harder to apply greater braking

force.

started moving,

“ACC READY TO

RESUME” will appear on the information

During the automatic braking, operation

sounds may be heard. This is normal.

screen of the multi-information display. To

If the turn signal lever is operated while the

start moving again, press the “RES+” switch

ACC is active, the system may accelerate the

or depress the accelerator pedal.

vehicle to assist you in passing a vehicle in

front.

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Features and controls

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

WARNING

• When driving on a curve.

When the ACC is not being used, turn off

• When a vehicle in front is a truck loaded

the system to avoid unexpected ACC acti-

with freight that protrudes rearward

vation.

from the cargo bed.

Never operate the ACC from outside the

• When the height of a vehicle in front is

vehicle.

extremely low or the road clearance of

The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle

the vehicle is extremely high.

and/or give the approach alarm in the fol-

• When driving on a road with alternating

lowing cases.

up and down surfaces.

• When an object other than a vehicle,

• When driving on a curve.

z When the vehicle in front has changed its

such as a pedestrian, is in front.

• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.

course or lane, if a stationary vehicle

• When a malfunction is detected in the

• When driving in a tunnel.

appears in front your vehicle, the ACC

will not decelerate your vehicle.

system.

• When driving in construction zones.

The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle

• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed

in the following cases, but will give the

down with the weight of passengers and

Approach alarm

approach alarm.

luggage

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• When the front vehicle is stationary or

• For up to 2 minutes after starting driv-

While the ACC is activated, if your vehicle is

moving at an extremely slow speed.

ing.

approaching too closely to the vehicle in

• When your brake system has a problem,

• When driving in curved sections of road

front, the ACC gives a warning by sounding a

such as overheating.

including their entrance/outlet or run-

The ACC may not be able to maintain the

ning beside a closed lane in a traffic work

buzzer and displaying a message. Apply the

set speed or the distance to a vehicle in

or similar zone.

brakes to maintain the appropriate distance to

front and may not alert the driver, if the

the vehicle in front.

system cannot detect the front vehicle

properly. Typical situations include:

• When a vehicle cuts into your path at a

close distance.

• When a vehicle in front is not completely

in your path.

• When a vehicle in front is towing a

• When the surface of the sensor is covered

trailer.

with dirt, snow, ice, etc.

• When a motorcycle or a bicycle is in

• When a front vehicle or an oncoming

front.

vehicle is splashing water, snow or dirt.

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

WARNING

CAUTION

• When driving on a

winding

road.

To maintain proper performance of the ACC:

• Always clean the surface of the radar sen-

sor.

• Avoid impacting the radar sensor or its sur-

rounding area.

• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor or

its surrounding area.

• Do not paint the radar sensor.

Never use the ACC in the following situa-

• Do not install a grill guard.

tions:

• Do not modify the radar sensor or its sur-

• In heavy traffic.

rounding area.

NOTE

• On winding roads.

• Always use tires of the same size, same

There is some time lag until the vehicle

type, and same brand, and which have no

• On slippery roads, such as icy, snow-cov-

begins accelerating to the new set speed after

significant wear differences.

ered or dirt roads.

the set speed has been changed.

• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.

• In adverse weather conditions, such as

The set speed can be changed even while

rain, snow or sand storms, etc.

your vehicle is following a vehicle in front

• On steep downslopes.

using the ACC. In this case, however,

• When the inclination of a road fre-

To increase the set speed

although the set speed itself is increased,

quently changes.

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your vehicle will not accelerate.

• When the approach alarm frequently

While the ACC system is in the stationary

There are two ways to increase the set speed.

sounds.

vehicle hold state, the vehicle speed cannot

• When your vehicle is towed or is towing

be set.

another vehicle.

By using the “RES +” switch:

• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-

mometer or free rollers.

The set speed will increase by

1 mph

By using the accelerator pedal:

• When tire inflation pressures are not

(1.6 km/h) every time you push up the

adequate.

“RES +” switch while the ACC is activated.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed

• When the temporary spare tire is being

If you hold the switch pushed up, the set

while driving with the ACC control working,

used.

speed increases in

5 mph (8 km/h) incre-

you can accelerate the vehicle beyond the

• When the radar sensor and/or its sur-

ments.

rounding area are damaged or deformed.

presently set speed.

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Features and controls

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

When the vehicle speed reaches your desired

To decrease the set speed

NOTE

speed, push down and release the “SET -”

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z The set speed can be changed even while

switch and release the accelerator pedal; the

your vehicle is following a vehicle in front

new speed is then set in the system.

There are two ways to decrease the set speed.

using the ACC. In this case, however,

although the set speed itself is decreased,

By using the “SET -” switch:

your vehicle will not decelerate.

z While the ACC system is in the stationary

vehicle hold state, the vehicle speed cannot

The set speed will decrease by

1 mph

be set.

(1.6 km/h) every time you push down the

“SET -” switch while the ACC is activated. If

you hold the switch pushed down, the set

By using the brake pedal:

speed decreases in 5 mph (8 km/h) incre-

ments.

By depressing the brake pedal while the ACC

is activated, the ACC control is canceled and

your vehicle speed will decrease.

At the point where the vehicle speed reaches

WARNING

your desired speed, push down and release

The ACC braking control and approach

the “SET -” switch; the new speed is then set

alarm functions will not work while the

in the system.

accelerator pedal is depressed.

NOTE

z The set speed indicator in the multi-informa-

tion display will show “---” while the accel-

erator pedal is depressed.

NOTE

z If the “SET -” button is not pushed down

while depressing the accelerator pedal, your

z There is some time lag until the vehicle

vehicle speed will return to the set speed,

begins decelerating after the set speed has

after the accelerator pedal is released. When

been changed.

the accelerator pedal is released, the ACC

braking control and approach alarm func-

tions may not immediately work.

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

NOTE

z The ACC control will not resume after

z The set speed indication on the display turns

z You can also cancel the ACC control by

releasing the brake pedal.

“---” when the accelerator pedal is

pressing the ACC ON/OFF switch. If this

depressed. This indication remains as long as

switch is pressed while the ACC is ON, the

the pedal is in a depressed position.

ACC will be turned off.

z In certain conditions, the braking control and

z If you press the “CANCEL” switch or ACC

To temporarily accelerate the

alarming functions of ACC may not work for

ON/OFF switch to cancel the stationary

vehicle

a short while after releasing the accelerator

vehicle hold state, the vehicle will start

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pedal.

creeping.

Simply depress the accelerator pedal to tem-

When the ACC is canceled, the “SET” indi-

porarily accelerate the vehicle. Releasing the

cator goes off and the following distance indi-

pedal to restart the ACC control.

To cancel ACC control

cator turns to the standby display. The front

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vehicle indicator also turns to the standby dis-

There are two ways to cancel the ACC con-

play when a front vehicle is detected.

trol.

z By pressing the “CANCEL” switch.

z By depressing the brake pedal.

WARNING

z The ACC braking control and approach

alarm functions will not work while the

accelerator pedal is depressed.

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Features and controls

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

In any of the situations listed below, the ACC

z When the system detects the vehicle mov-

z The brake system is overheating due to

control is automatically canceled, a buzzer

ing down a slope while the vehicle is in

continuous brake control on long down-

sounds and a message is shown in informa-

the stationary vehicle hold state.

hill slope.

tion screen of the multi-information display.

If the ACC system judges that the stationary

If the ACC system is in the stationary vehicle

vehicle hold state can no longer be main-

hold state, it will also be automatically can-

tained on a steep slope after your vehicle

celed and the Electric parking brake will

stops when the vehicle in front stops, the sta-

operate.

tionary vehicle hold state is cancelled and a

warning appears on the information screen of

This can occur when

the multi-information display.

Depress the brake pedal.

z In adverse weather conditions, such as

rain, snow or sand storms, etc.

z Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow or ice,

adhere to the surface of the sensor.

z A front vehicle or an oncoming vehicle is

splashing water, snow or dirt.

z Driving on a nonbusy road with a few

If the detection performance of the ACC sys-

vehicles and obstacles in front.

tem has degraded, such as in the following

z When the ASC is turned off.

situations, or if the ACC system judges that it

While ABS, ASC or TCL is activated.

If the display keeps showing the message,

can temporarily not operate, the ACC system

When the selector lever is in a position

there is a possibility that the ACC has a mal-

operation will be cancelled automatically, and

other than “D” (DRIVE).

function. Contact your authorized Mitsubishi

then a buzzer will sound and a message will

When the parking brake is applied.

Motors dealer.

appear to inform the driver.

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

When the ACC system detects an abnormal-

When the driver’s door is opened.

ity in the system, the ACC system will be

When the ACC no longer detects any

turned off, a buzzer will sound and a message

vehicle in front while it is in the stationary

will be displayed in the multi-information

vehicle hold state.

display.

When the vehicle is in the stationary vehi-

cle hold state for 10 minutes or more.

This can occur when

If the message remains after the operation

mode is put in OFF, and then turned back to

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

ON, contact your authorized Mitsubishi

moving again, push up the “RES +” switch or

To change the following dis-

Motors dealer.

depress the accelerator pedal.

tance

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Every time you press the ACC following dis-

tance setting switch, the set following dis-

tance changes in order. Even after turning off

the ACC system or putting the operation

NOTE

mode in OFF, the system retains your last

To resume the control

When any of the following conditions are

selected following distance setting in mem-

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present, the ACC control cannot be resumed.

ory.

After the ACC control has been canceled with

• When your vehicle speed is more than

the ACC turned on, the ACC control can be

110 mph (180 km/h).

resumed by pushing up and releasing the

• When your vehicle is driven at speeds

“RES +” switch.

between approximately 0 to 20 mph (0 to

30 km/h) and the ACC is not detecting a

vehicle in front.

• When ASC is in the OFF position.

• While ABS, ASC or TCL is activated.

• When the selector lever is in positions other

than “D” (DRIVE).

• While the brake pedal is depressed.

• While the parking brake is applied.

• When the ACC system has judged that the

performance for detecting a front vehicle is

NOTE

degraded.

Actual distance will vary depending on your

• When an abnormality in the ACC system

vehicle speed and the front vehicle speed.

has been detected.

While the ACC system is in the stationary

The distance will become longer when the

• While the brake pedal is depressed, the

vehicle hold state, if it is possible to resume

vehicle speeds are higher.

vehicle will not start moving again even if

following the vehicle in front because it has

the driver operates the switches.

started moving,

“ACC READY TO

The following distance indicator shows the

RESUME” will appear on the meter. To start

level of the following distance:

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Features and controls

Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)

For operation of the cruise control, refer to

“Cruise control” on page 5-87.

Long

NOTE

z The conventional cruise control does not

sound or display the approach alarm, will not

adjust your vehicle speed, and does not con-

trol the distance between your vehicle and a

vehicle in front.

Short

To activate conventional cruise

control

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Press and hold the ACC ON/OFF switch

while the operation mode is in the ON posi-

tion. A buzzer will sound and the multi-infor-

mation display will show the following

indicator.

The conventional cruise control is turned off

when the operation mode is put in OFF.

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

Forward Collision Mitiga-

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

Forward Collision Mitigation system with

High-Speed Braking Capability (FCM-HSBC)

tion system (FCM)

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The Forward Collision Mitigation system

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

collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian

straight ahead of your vehicle. The FCM uses

a sensor (A) to determine the distance and

relative speed to a vehicle and a pedestrian in

front. The FCM is not designed as an auto-

matic driving system or as a collision avoid-

ance system.

When your vehicle is approaching a vehicle

or a pedestrian straight-ahead in your path

and the FCM judges that there is the risk of a

collision, the system will give audible and

visual warnings.

When the FCM judges that a collision with

the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is

imminent, the system will automatically

apply moderate braking to warn you to apply

WARNING

the brakes immediately.

Before using the

FCM, read this entire

When the FCM judges that a collision with

section to fully understand the limitations

the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is

of this system. Failure to follow instruc-

tions could result in an accident.

highly unavoidable, the system will apply

emergency braking to reduce the severity of

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

lision.

Stop lights are illuminated during automatic

braking.

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

WARNING

Forward collision warning

Forward Collision Mitigation system

The FCM is designed to help avoid certain

with High-Speed Braking Capability

function

frontal collisions or reduce the crash

(FCM-HSBC)

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speed in such collisions. It is not a substi-

If the system judges that there is a risk of

tute for your safe and careful driving.

z Against a vehicle: Approximately 10 to

your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or the

Under certain circumstances, the system

112 mph (15 to 180 km/h).

pedestrian in front, this function warns you of

may not operate or may not detect cor-

z Against a pedestrian: Approximately 5 to

the potential hazard with visual and audible

rectly a vehicle or a pedestrian in front.

40 mph (7 to 65 km/h).

alarms.

When your vehicle is approaching a vehi-

cle or a pedestrian too closely, take all nec-

When this function is triggered, a buzzer

essary actions to avoid a collision, such as

sounds and, at the same time, a “BRAKE”

braking and steering, regardless of

message appears on the information screen of

whether the FCM is activated or not.

the multi-information display.

Never rely on the FCM to prevent a colli-

The FCM will also prepare to provide quick

sion.

brake response and greater brake force when

Never attempt to test the operation of the

you apply the brakes.

FCM. Doing so could cause an accident,

resulting in serious injury or death.

The forward collision warning function oper-

ates at the following vehicle speeds:

Forward Collision Mitigation system

(FCM)

z Against a vehicle: Approximately 10 to

87 mph (15 to 140 km/h).

z Against a pedestrian: Approximately 5 to

40 mph (7 to 65 km/h).

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Features and controls

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

z Against a pedestrian: Approximately 3 to

FCM braking function

WARNING

40 mph (5 to 65 km/h).

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• When a vehicle or a pedestrian suddenly

When the FCM judges that a collision with

cuts in front of your vehicle.

the vehicle or the pedestrian straight-ahead is

Forward Collision Mitigation system

The FCM may or may not detect a motor-

imminent, the FCM will automatically apply

with High-Speed Braking Capability

cycle, bicycle or wall depending on the sit-

moderate braking to warn the driver to apply

(FCM-HSBC)

uation. The FCM is not designed to detect

these objects.

the brakes immediately.

z Against a vehicle: Approximately

3 to

The forward collision warning function

If the FCM judges that the collision is highly

112 mph (5 to 180 km/h).

and/or the FCM braking function may not

unavoidable, it will automatically apply

z Against a pedestrian: Approximately 3 to

activate in certain situations. Some of

emergency braking to reduce the severity of

40 mph (5 to 65 km/h).

these include:

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

• When a vehicle suddenly appears just in

lision.

front of your vehicle.

While the FCM applies emergency braking, a

WARNING

• When a vehicle cuts into your path at a

buzzer sounds and “BRAKE!” message is

If the ASC is turned off, the FCM braking

close distance.

displayed in the information screen of the

function will not operate. Refer to “Active

• When a vehicle ahead is not completely

multi-information display.

stability control” on page 5-85.

in your path.

Once the FCM braking has activated, the fol-

If the brake pedal is not depressed within

• When your vehicle changed lanes, and

lowing message will appear on the informa-

2 seconds after your vehicle has been

your vehicle approached immediately

stopped by the FCM, a warning buzzer

tion screen of the multi-information display.

behind the vehicle ahead.

will sound and the brakes activated by the

• When a vehicle ahead is towing a trailer.

FCM will automatically be released.

• When a vehicle ahead is a truck loaded

Apply the brakes as necessary to keep

with freight that protrudes rearward

your vehicle stationary.

from the cargo bed.

The FCM will not activate and will not

• When the height of a vehicle ahead is

provide either warning or braking in cer-

extremely low or its road clearance is

tain situations. Some of these include:

The FCM braking function operates at the

extremely high.

• When the selector lever is in the “P”

following vehicle speeds:

• When a vehicle ahead is extremely dirty.

(PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position.

• When a vehicle ahead is covered with

• When an object other than a vehicle or a

Forward Collision Mitigation system

snow.

pedestrian is in front.

(FCM)

• When a vehicle ahead has a large glass

• When the FCM has detected a problem

surface.

z Against a vehicle: Approximately

3 to

in the system.

50 mph (5 to 80 km/h).

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