Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023 year). Manual in english

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

WARNING

• When a vehicle ahead does not have

• If windshield wipers are not Mitsubishi

• When a pedestrian is walking fast or

reflectors (light reflector) or the position

Motors Genuine parts or equivalent.

running.

of the reflector is low.

• When the sensor becomes extremely hot

• When a pedestrian suddenly rushes in

• When a vehicle ahead is a car carrier or

or cold.

front of the vehicle.

a similar shaped vehicle.

• If the battery becomes weak or runs

• When the position of a pedestrian is close

• When accelerating and decelerating

down.

to the edge of the vehicle.

quickly.

• When the sensor is affected by strong

When the system recognizes driver’s

• When driving on a slippery road covered

light, such as direct sunlight or the head-

steering or accelerating actions as evasive

by rain water, snow, ice, etc.

lights of an oncoming vehicle.

actions to avoid a collision, FCM control

• When driving on a road with alternating

The FCM may not detect a pedestrian in

and alarm functions may be canceled.

up and down steep slopes.

certain situations. Some of these include:

In certain situations, though there is little

• When driving on a curve.

• If the pedestrian is shorter than approxi-

or no risk of a collision, the FCM may

• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.

mately

3.2 feet

(1 m) or taller than

activate. Examples include:

• When driving in dark areas, such as in a

approximately 6.5 feet (2 m).

• When overtaking a vehicle.

tunnel or at night.

• If the pedestrian is wearing loose-fitting

• When driving on a curve.

• When the system recognizes driver’s

clothes.

• When there is a road side object (B) that

steering, accelerating, braking or gear

• If part of a pedestrian’s body is hidden,

reflects the radar sensor signal, such as a

shifting actions as evasive actions to

such as when holding an umbrella, large

road sign.

avoid collision.

bag, etc.

• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed

• If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lies

down with the weight of passengers and

on the road.

luggage.

• When a pedestrian is pushing/pulling

• Up to several seconds after starting driv-

something, such as a stroller, bicycle or

ing.

wheelchair.

• In adverse weather conditions, such as

• When pedestrians gather in a group.

rain, snow, fog or sand-storm.

• When a pedestrian clothing appears to

• When approaching a gate, a railroad

• When the windshield of the sensor por-

be nearly the same color or brightness as

crossing, an underpass, a narrow bridge,

tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,

its surroundings.

manhole lid or a speed bump.

snow and ice, etc.

• When a pedestrian is very close to an

• When driving under an overpass or

• When a vehicle ahead or an oncoming

object, such as a vehicle.

pedestrian bridge.

vehicle is splashing water, snow or dirt.

• When a pedestrian is in a dark area, such

• When driving in a narrow tunnel.

• When using a windshield washer.

as at night or in a tunnel.

• When driving in a parking structure.

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Features and controls

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

WARNING

FCM ON/OFF switch

• When approaching a slope where the

• When an oncoming vehicle is positioned

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incline changes significantly.

straight ahead of your vehicle on a

This switch is used to turn on or off the FCM,

• When trying to stop your vehicle very

curved road.

and also to select the distance which will trig-

close to a vehicle or an object in front.

• When the FCM detects a long object car-

ger the forward collision warning function.

• When passing a vehicle, a pedestrian or

ried on your vehicle, such as skis or a

an object closely.

roof carrier.

• When driving through fog, steam, smoke

or dust.

The FCM should be tuned off if any of the

following situations occur:

• When using an automatic car wash.

• When the tires are not properly inflated.

• When the emergency spare tire is used.

• When a vehicle in the next lane becomes

• When your vehicle is towed or your vehi-

positioned directly in front of your vehi-

cle tows another vehicle.

cle due to winding

road conditions.

• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.

• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-

mometer or free rollers.

• If the windshield on or surrounding the

sensor is cracked or scratched.

NOTE

• When passing through an area where

z When depressing the brake pedal while auto-

objects may contact the vehicle, such as

matic braking is applied, the brake pedal will

thick grass, tree branches, or a banner.

feel firm. This is normal. Depress the brake

• When there are patterns on the road that

pedal harder to apply greater braking force.

may be mistaken for a vehicle or a pedes-

z During the automatic braking, operating

trian.

sounds may be heard. This is normal.

• When a vehicle cuts into your path in the

detecting range of the sensor.

Features and controls

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

Distance mode: NEAR

To turn on/off the FCM

To change forward collision warn-

ing distance

Every time the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

The distance to the vehicle ahead which trig-

ON, the FCM will automatically be turned

gers the forward collision warnings can be

on.

selected from three levels (FAR, MIDDLE or

To turn off the FCM, press and hold the FCM

NEAR).

ON/OFF switch. The following message will

NOTE

To change the distance mode, push the FCM

appear on the information screen of the multi-

z Actual distance which triggers the forward

ON/OFF switch. Every time the switch is

collision warnings will vary depending on

information display and the

indicator will

pushed, the distance mode will be switched.

your vehicle speed and the front vehicle

come on in the instrument cluster.

The selected distance mode is shown on the

speed. The distance will become longer

information screen of the multi-information

when the vehicle speeds are higher.

display.

z The distance which will trigger the FCM

braking function cannot be adjusted.

Distance mode: FAR

System problem warning

To turn on the FCM again, press the FCM

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ON/OFF switch. The

indicator on the

If there is a malfunction in the system, a

instrument cluster will go off, and a current

warning will appear on the information

distance mode for the forward collision warn-

Distance mode: MIDDLE

screen of the multi-information display

ing will be shown in the information screen

depending on the situation.

of the multi-information display.

When the camera and radar can-

not detect accurately

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When the FCM system determines that it can-

not detect objects properly, the FCM will

become inoperative.

This can occur when:

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Features and controls

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

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

When the sensor performance returns, the

When the system cannot operate

mist or dew condensation adhere to the

FCM functions will resume operation.

temporarily

windshield of the sensor portion or the

If the message continues showing, there is a

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surface of the sensor.

possibility that the sensor has a malfunction.

If the system becomes temporarily unavail-

z In adverse weather conditions, such as

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

able for some reason, the following message

rain, snow, sand storms, etc.

dealer for inspection of the sensor.

will appear on the information screen of the

z A front vehicle or an oncoming vehicle is

splashing water, snow or dirt.

multi-information display, the

indicator

NOTE

z Driving on a nonbusy road with a few

will come on in the instrument cluster, and

z The

“DRIVER ASSISTANCE CAMERA

vehicles and obstacles in front. {Forward

the FCM will automatically be turned off.

BLOCKED” message may temporarily

Collision Mitigation system with High-

appear on the information screen when the

Speed Braking Capability (FCM-HSBC)

sensor cannot detect a vehicle, a pedestrian

only}

or an object within range. This is not a mal-

function. When a vehicle or an object comes

The following message will appear on the

within range, the FCM function will resume

information screen of the multi-information

and the message will go off.

If the message continues showing, there is a

display and the

indicator will come on in

possibility that the FCM has a malfunction.

the instrument cluster.

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer for inspection of the system.

(FCM-HSBC only)

Features and controls

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

Sensor is too hot or cold

FCM deactivation due to fault

NOTE

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z If the sensor or its surrounding area becomes

If the system becomes temporarily unavail-

If the FCM detects a malfunction in the sys-

extremely hot (after prolonged exposure to

able due to the high or low temperature of the

tem, either of the following messages will

direct sunlight, for example), the

“FCM

sensor, the following message will appear on

appear on the information screen of the multi-

SERVICE REQUIRED” message may

the information screen of the multi-informa-

appear.

information display, the

indicator will

After the temperature of the sensor or its sur-

tion display, the

indicator will come on in

come on in the instrument cluster, and the

rounding area has been in range, if the mes-

the instrument cluster, and the FCM will

FCM will automatically be turned off.

sage remains even after restarting the engine,

automatically be turned off.

please contact an authorized Mitsubishi

After the temperature of the sensor has been

Motors dealer.

in range, the system will automatically return

to operation.

Handling of the sensor

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The sensor (A) is located inside the wind-

shield and front bumper {Forward Collision

Mitigation system with High-Speed Braking

If the message continues showing, there is a

Capability (FCM-HSBC) only} as shown in

possibility that the FCM has a malfunction.

the illustration.

If the message remains even after the ignition

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

The sensor is shared in the following sys-

switch is turned to the “OFF” position and

dealer for inspection of the sensor.

tems:

then turned back to “ON” position or the

operation mode is put in OFF, and then turned

z Forward Collision Mitigation system

back to “ON”, please contact your authorized

(FCM)

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

z Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

z Automatic High Beam (AHB)*

If the display keeps showing the message,

z Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)*

there is a possibility that the FCM has a mal-

*: if so equipped

function.

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer.

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Features and controls

Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

FCM

CAUTION

• Always keep clean the windshield and front

• Maintain the wiper blades in good condi-

bumper.

tion. Refer to “Wiper blades” on page 9-39.

If the inside of the windshield where the

When replacing the wiper blades, use only

sensor is installed becomes dirty or fogged,

Mitsubishi Motors Genuine parts or equiva-

contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

lent.

dealer.

• Do not dirty or damage the sensor.

• Do not apply an impact or load on the sen-

• Do not spray glass cleaner on the sensor.

sor or its surrounding area.

Also, do not spill liquid, such as a bever-

• Do not put anything including a sticker or

age, on the sensor.

film to the outer side of windshield in front

• Do not install an electronic device, such as

of or surrounding the area of the sensor.

an antenna, or a device that emits strong

FCM-HSBC

Also, do not put anything including a

electric waves, near the sensor.

sticker of film to inner side of the wind-

• Always use tires of the same size, same

shield under the sensor.

type and same brand, and which have no

significant wear differences.

• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspensions.

If the windshield in front of the sensor or in

the surrounding area of the sensor is cracked

or scratched, the sensor may not detect an

object properly. This could cause a serious

accident. Turn off the FCM and have your

vehicle inspected as soon as possible at an

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

• Do not attempt to detach or disassemble the

If you need to replace the windshield, con-

sensor and sensor mounting screw.

tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

• The sensor front cover should not be modi-

The sensor emits infrared rays when the

fied or painted.

operation mode is in ON. Do not look into

CAUTION

• Do not cover the sensor mounted area with

the sensor by using optical goods such as a

To maintain proper performance of the FCM,

a license plate or anything such as a grill

magnifying glass. The infrared ray might

LDW, AHB and ACC;

guard, etc. (FCM-HSBC only)

injure your eyes.

• If the windshield is misted, remove the mist

from the windshield by using the defogger

switch.

Features and controls

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)

outside rearview mirror is traveling in the

Laser radar specifications

WARNING

next lane behind your vehicle.

z Never rely solely on the BSW system when

When a vehicle in the next lane is traveling at

changing lanes. BSW is an aid only. It is

Laser classification

same speed or faster in the detection areas,

not a substitute for your safe and careful

the BSW light in the corresponding outside

driving. Always check visually behind and

Max average power

45 mW

rearview mirror will illuminate. If the turn

all around your vehicle for other vehicles.

Pulse duration

33 ns

signal lever is operated to the side where the

The performance of the BSW may vary

BSW light is illuminated, the BSW light will

depending on driving, traffic and/or road

Wavelength

905 nm

blink and the system will beep three times to

conditions.

Divergent angle

alert the driver.

28° x 12°

(horizon x vertical)

Depending on the relative speed between

Detection areas

your vehicle and a vehicle in the next lane,

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the BSW will detect up to approximately

The BSW uses two sensors (A) located inside

Laser classification label

230 feet

(70 m) from your vehicle

(Lane

the rear bumper.

Change Assist).

The detection areas are shown as illustrated.

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

(with Lane Change Assist) (if

so equipped)

WARNING

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z Before using the BSW, read this entire sec-

The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) is a driving

tion to fully understand the limitations of

aid system that alerts the driver when another

this system. Failure to follow instructions

could result in an accident.

vehicle which may not be visible through the

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Features and controls

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)

WARNING

• When the heights of the next lane and

• When a bicycle carrier or accessory is

your lane are different.

installed to the rear of the vehicle.

• Immediately after the BSW has been

• When the sensor is extremely hot or cold

turned on.

(while the vehicle is parked for a long

• Immediately after the operation mode is

period of time under a blazing sun or in

put in ON.

cold weather).

• Under adverse weather conditions, such

as rain, snow, strong winds, snow or sand

storm.

CAUTION

• When your vehicle becomes too close to

To maintain proper performance of the BSW,

another vehicle.

follow the instructions below.

• While multiple vehicle are overtaking

• Always keep the bumper surface around the

your vehicle.

sensor clean.

• When driving near a pot hole and tram-

• Avoid impacting the sensor or its surround-

line.

ing area.

• When a surrounding vehicle or an

• Do not put a sticker on the sensor or its sur-

oncoming vehicle is splashing water,

rounding bumper surface.

snow or dirt.

• Do not paint the sensor or its surrounding

• When driving on a curve including the

bumper surface.

beginning and the end of the curve.

• Do not modify the sensor or its surrounding

• When driving on a road with alternating

area.

up and down steep slopes.

If the bumper has experienced an impact, the

WARNING

• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.

sensor may have been damaged and the BSW

In certain situations, the BSW may not

• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed

may not function properly. Have the vehicle

detect a vehicle in the detection areas or

down or your vehicle is leaning to the

inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

the detection may be delayed. Some of

right or left due to the weight of passen-

dealer.

these include;

gers and luggage or the improper adjust-

ment of tire pressure.

• When a small motorcycle or a bicycle is

behind your vehicle.

• When the bumper surface around the

To operate

radar sensor is covered with dirt, snow

• When a vehicle is traveling alongside of

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and ice, etc.

your vehicle at nearly the same speed for

When the operation mode is put in ON and

prolonged periods of time.

“ON” is selected in the

“BSW” setting

Features and controls

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)

screen, the BSW indicator light in the instru-

When the sensor detects an

ment cluster comes on and the BSW enters

approaching vehicle

the standby state.

When “OFF” is selected in the “BSW” set-

When the BSW indicator light in the instru-

ting screen, the BSW indicator light in the

ment cluster is on, if a vehicle is approaching

instrument cluster goes off and the BSW

your vehicle in the detection area, the BSW

turns off.

light in the outside rearview mirror illumi-

To turn the BSW ON/OFF, follow the proce-

nates.

dure below.

If the turn signal lever is operated to the side

where the BSW light is illuminated, the BSW

1. Switch to the function setting screen.

light will blink and the system will beep three

Refer to

“Multi-information display

If you turn the BSW ON/OFF, the Rear Cross

times to alert the driver.

switches” on page 5-145.

Traffic Alert (RCTA) also turns ON/OFF at

Refer to “Changing the function settings”

the same time.

on page 5-155.

2. Press the

switch or

switch several

NOTE

times to switch to the “BSW” screen.

When the operation mode is set to OFF, the

Then, press the

switch to the setting

selected condition

(BSW ON/OFF) just

selection screen.

before setting to OFF is retained.

The BSW operates when all of the following

3. Press the

switch or

switch to

conditions are met.

select “ON” or “OFF”, and then press the

• The operation mode is put in ON.

switch to confirm the setting.

• The selector lever is in positions other than

“P” (PARK) and “R” (REVERSE).

Indicator light

• The speed of your vehicle is approximately

6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

NOTE

The BSW light in the outside rearview mir-

ror may come on or blink in the following

conditions.

• When driving very near the guardrail or the

concrete wall.

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Features and controls

Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist) (if so equipped)

NOTE

When there is a malfunction in the

When the sensor is temporarily

• When driving near the entrance and outlet

system

not available

of the tunnel or very near the wall or near

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the evacuation area inside the tunnel.

• When turning at an intersection in a town

area.

• Under adverse weather conditions

(rain,

snow, sand storm etc.).

• When driving while your vehicle is kicking

When the warning display appears, the sensor

up water, snow, sand, etc., on the road.

When the warning display appears, the BSW

is temporarily not available for some reason

• When driving near a curb, pot hole and

does not operate normally because there is a

such as the environmental condition or

tramline.

malfunction in the system. Have the vehicle

increase of the sensor temperature. When the

Set the BSW to OFF when towing.

inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

warning display does not disappear after

The BSW light in the outside rearview mir-

dealer as soon as possible.

waiting for a while, contact an authorized

ror may not be visible due to strong direct

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

sunlight or the glare from the headlights of

NOTE

vehicles behind you during night driving.

z When the warning display appears, the BSW

will be deactivated.

System problem warning

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If a problem occurs with the system, a visual

warning specific to the type of the problem is

given together with an audible alarm.

The warnings are combined with the Rear

Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system.

Features and controls

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped)

For vehicles sold in Canada

on both sides will blink and a buzzer will

WARNING

Applicable law: RSS-210

sound to alert the driver. A warning message

Never rely solely on the RCTA when back-

will also appear on the information screen of

ing up. The RCTA is an aid system. It is

This device contains licence-exempt trans-

the multi-information display.

not a substitute for your safe and careful

mitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innova-

driving. Always check visually behind and

tion, Science and Economic Development

all around your vehicle for other vehicles,

Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation

persons, animals or obstructions.

is subject to the following two conditions:

The performance of the RCTA may vary

depending on driving, traffic and/or sur-

1. This device may not cause interference.

rounding conditions.

2. This device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device.

NOTE

The BSW lights in the outside rearview mir-

Radiofrequency radiation exposure informa-

rors on both sides will blink, even when only

tion:

one vehicle is approaching from one side.

This equipment complies with radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be

installed and operated with minimum dis-

tance of 20 cm between the radiator and your

body.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

(RCTA) (if so equipped)

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is an

WARNING

aid system for backing up. When the RCTA

z Before using the RCTA, read this entire

system detects vehicles approaching from the

section to fully understand the limitations

sides while your vehicle is reversing, the

of this system. Failure to follow instruc-

BSW lights in the outside rearview mirrors

tions could result in an accident.

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Features and controls

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped)

Detection areas

CAUTION

To operate

• When the speed of an approaching vehicle

The detection area is shown as illustrated.

is approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) or less.

1. Select “ON” in the “BSW” setting screen

• If the sensor detection area is blocked by a

of the multi-information display.

nearby object, such as wall or parked vehi-

Refer to “To operate” on page 5-115.

cle.

2. When the selector lever is moved to the

• When a vehicle is approaching from

“R” (REVERSE) position, the RCTA will

straight behind your vehicle.

operate.

• When your vehicle is exiting from an

angled parking spot.

NOTE

z Set the RCTA to OFF when towing.

z The BSW light in the outside rearview mir-

ror may not be visible due to strong direct

sunlight or the glare from the headlights of

vehicles behind you during night driving.

When a problem is detected in

• Immediately after the RCTA has been

turned on.

the system

• Immediately after the operation mode is put

in ON.

If the system detects a problem, a warning is

• When the bumper surface around the sensor

displayed on the information screen in the

is covered with dirt, snow and ice, etc.

multi-information display.

• When the sensor becomes extremely hot or

Refer to “System problem warning ” on page

cold, such as after the vehicle has been

CAUTION

5-117.

parked for a prolonged time under the blaz-

In certain situations, the RCTA may not

ing sun or in cold weather.

detect a vehicle in the detection areas. Some

If the bumper has experienced an impact, the

of these situations include;

sensor may have been damaged and the

• When the reversing speed of your vehicle is

RCTA may not function properly. Have the

approximately 11 mph (18 km/h) or higher.

vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer.

Features and controls

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped)

For vehicles sold in Canada

Lane Departure Warning

Applicable law: RSS-210

(LDW) (if so equipped)

This device contains licence-exempt trans-

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mitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innova-

The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a

tion, Science and Economic Development

driving aid system to help prevent uninten-

Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation

tional lane departure. The LDW is designed

is subject to the following two conditions:

to read lane markers by using a sensor (A)

1. This device may not cause interference.

under certain conditions. The LDW will give

2. This device must accept any interference,

you both visual and audible warnings when

including interference that may cause

your vehicle is leaving or has left the lane.

undesired operation of the device.

WARNING

Never rely solely on the LDW. The LDW is

Radiofrequency radiation exposure informa-

not a collision avoidance system and is not

tion:

a substitute for your safe and careful driv-

This equipment complies with radiation

ing.

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

Before using the LDW, read this entire

environment. This equipment should be

section to understand the limitations of

installed and operated with minimum dis-

this system. Failure to follow instructions

tance of 20 cm between the radiator and your

could result in an accident.

body.

To turn on/off the LDW

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NOTE

z The LDW is turned on when the vehicle is

shipped from the factory.

z The currently selected LDW setting (on or

off) is stored even when the ignition switch

is turned to the “OFF” position or the opera-

tion mode is put in OFF.

Features and controls

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped)

To turn off the LDW, press the LDW switch.

Operation of the LDW

Lane departure warning

The LDW indicator in the instrument cluster

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will then go out.

While the LDW indicator in the instrument

The LDW, when turned ON, is capable of

cluster is on, if your vehicle is leaving or has

recognizing the lane in which your vehicle is

left the lane, a buzzer will sound intermit-

travelling and issuing an audible warning

tently, “LANE DEPARTURE” will appear on

when your vehicle begins to leave that travel

the information screen of the multi-informa-

lane. When operating, the LDW indicator in

tion display.

the instrument cluster will come on. How-

ever, the LDW will not operate in the follow-

ing situations even if the LDW indicator

comes on:

z The vehicle speed is less than approxi-

mately 38 mph (60 km/h).

z The turn signal lever is being operated or

NOTE

has been operated in the past 7 seconds.

z The warnings will not continue for more than

z The hazard warning light is being oper-

3 seconds, even if your vehicle continues

ated or has been operated in the past

leaving the lane.

7 seconds.

z If the lane markers are only on one side of

the road, the LDW will operate only for the

appropriate side where the lane marker is

drawn.

WARNING

z The LDW will not function when no lane

To turn the LDW back on, press the LDW

marker exists, such as at an intersection

switch again. The LDW indicator in the

or near a toll booth.

instrument cluster will then come on.

z The LDW may not operate correctly in the

following situations and the LDW may not

give warnings or may give false warnings:

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Features and controls

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (if so equipped)

WARNING

CAUTION

Sensor is too hot or cold

• When lane markers are not clearly visi-

To maintain proper function of the LDW:

The alarm shown below is displayed if the

ble due to rain, snow, fog, dark area, etc.

• Always keep the windshield and the head-

system becomes temporarily unavailable due

• When the road surface is shiny.

lights clean.

to the high or low temperature of the sensor.

• When old lane markers remain on the

• Do not put anything, such as a sticker, on

road surface.

the front windshield in front of the sensor.

After temperature of the sensor has been in

• When the lane markers are double lines

• Avoid applying a shock or load to the sen-

range, the system will automatically return to

or the shape of the lane markers are

sor.

operation.

complicated.

• Do not attempt to detach or disassemble the

If the alarm continues showing, there is a pos-

• When driving in an extremely narrow

sensor.

sibility that the LDW has a malfunction. Con-

lane.

• Use only Mitsubishi Motors Genuine parts

tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer

• When the distance between your vehicle

when replacing the windshield wipers.

for inspection of the system.

and a vehicle in front is short.

• When driving into the sun light.

• When driving on curves.

NOTE

• When driving on bumpy roads.

When driving conditions are not suitable to

• When driving in construction zones.

use the LDW, turn off the LDW.

• When passing through a place where the

brightness suddenly changes, such as at

the entrance to or exit of a tunnel.

System problem warning

• When the headlights of an oncoming

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vehicle are very bright.

• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed

If a problem occurs with the system, a visual

down with the weight of passengers and

warning specific to the type of the problem is

luggage.

given together with an audible alarm.

• When the headlights of your vehicle are

not clean or are not properly aimed.

• When the front windshield is not clean.

• When the front windshield wipers do not

clean the windshield properly.

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Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Windshield is dirty

LDW deactivation due to fault

Tire pressure monitoring

The alarm shown below is displayed if the

If the LDW is deactivated due to a malfunc-

system (TPMS)

system becomes temporarily unavailable due

tion in the system, the either alarm shown

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to the dirty windshield of the sensor portion.

below is displayed. Contact your authorized

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

After having cleaned the windshield, the sys-

Mitsubishi Motors dealer for inspection of the

uses tire inflation pressure sensors (A) on the

tem will automatically return to operation.

system.

wheels to monitor the tire inflation pressures.

If the alarm continues showing, there is a pos-

The system only indicates when a tire is sig-

sibility that the LDW has a malfunction. Con-

nificantly under-inflated.

tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer

for inspection of the sensor.

NOTE

z If the sensor or its surrounding area becomes

extremely hot (after prolonged exposure to

WARNING

direct sunlight, for example), the

“LDW

SERVICE REQUIRED” message may

z The compact spare wheel does not have a

appear.

tire inflation pressure sensor.

If the message remains even after the tem-

When the spare tire is used, the TPMS will

perature of the sensor or its surrounding area

not work properly.

has been in range, please contact an autho-

See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

dealer as soon as possible to replace or

repair the original tire.

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Features and controls

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

warning light normally illuminates and goes

NOTE

off a few seconds later.

The TPMS is not a substitute for regularly

For details, please contact your authorized

checking tire inflation pressures.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

If one or more of the vehicle tires (except for

Be sure to check the tire inflation pressures

the spare tire) is significantly under-inflated,

as described in “Tires” on page 9-12.

Type 1

the warning light will remain illuminated

The tire inflation pressure sensor

(B) is

while the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi-

installed in the illustrated location.

tion or the operation mode is put in ON.

• On vehicles equipped with Type 1 sensor

Refer to “If the warning light / display illumi-

which has the metallic air valve (C), replace

nates while driving” on page 5-129 and take

grommet and washer (D) with the new ones

when the tire is replaced.

the necessary measures.

• On vehicles equipped with Type 2 sensor

which has the rubber air valve (E), replace

NOTE

rubber air valve (E) with new one when the

Type 2

z In addition, the warning display is displayed

tire is replaced.

on the information screen in the multi-infor-

mation display.

Tire pressure monitoring sys-

tem warning light / display

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When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

ON, the tire pressure monitoring system

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Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency

CAUTION

NOTE

and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-

If the tire pressure monitoring system warn-

z In addition, the warning display is displayed

cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please

ing light does not illuminate when the igni-

on the information screen in the multi-infor-

note that the TPMS is not a substitute for

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position or

mation display.

proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s

the operation mode is put in ON, it means

responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-

that the tire pressure monitoring system is

not working properly. Have the system

sure, even if under-inflation has not reached

inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi

the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS

Motors dealer.

low tire pressure telltale.

In such situations, a malfunctioning of the

system may be preventing the monitoring of

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

the tire pressure. Avoid sudden braking,

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),

TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when

sharp turning and high-speed driving.

should be checked monthly when cold and

the system is not operating properly. The

If a malfunction is detected in the tire pres-

inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

TPMS malfunction indicator is combined

sure monitoring system, the tire pressure

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the

with the low tire pressure telltale.

monitoring system warning light will blink

vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.

When the system detects a malfunction, the

for approximately 1 minute and then remain

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size

telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute

continuously illuminated. The warning light

than the size indicated on the vehicle placard

and then remain continuously illuminated.

will issue further warnings each time the

or tire inflation pressure label, you should

This sequence will continue upon subsequent

engine is restarted as long as the malfunction

determine the proper tire inflation pressure

exists.

vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction

for those tires.)

Check to see whether the warning light goes

exists.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

off after few minutes driving.

When the malfunction indicator is illumi-

If it then goes off during driving, there is no

been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring

nated, the system may not be able to detect or

problem.

system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire

signal low tire pressure as intended.

However, if the warning light does not go

pressure telltale when one or more of your

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety

off, or if it blinks again when the engine is

tires is significantly under-inflated.

of reasons, including the installation of

restarted, have the vehicle inspected by an

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell-

replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

tale illuminates, you should stop and check

vehicle that prevent the TPMS from function-

In such situations, a malfunctioning of the

your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

ing properly. Always check the TPMS mal-

system may be preventing the monitoring of

them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig-

the tire pressure. For safety reasons, when

function telltale after replacing one or more

nificantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to

the warning light appears while driving,

tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that

overheat and can lead to tire failure.

avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and

the replacement or alternate tires and wheels

high-speed driving.

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Features and controls

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

allow the TPMS to continue to function prop-

NOTE

erly.

z Once adjustments have been made, the warn-

z To avoid the risk of damage to the tire infla-

ing light will go off after a few minutes of

tion pressure sensors, have any punctured

If the warning light / display

driving.

tire repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer. If the tire repair is not done by

illuminates while driving

2. If the tire pressure monitoring system

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, it is

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warning light remains illuminated after

not covered by your warranty.

1. If the tire pressure monitoring system

you have been driving for approximately

z Do not use an aerosol puncture-repair spray

warning light illuminates, avoiding hard

20 minutes after you adjust the tire infla-

on any tire.

braking, sharp steering maneuvers and

tion pressure, one or more of the tires may

Such a spray could damage the tire inflation

high speeds. You should stop and adjust

have a puncture. Inspect the tire and if it

pressure sensors.

the tires to the proper inflation pressure as

Have any puncture repaired by an authorized

has a puncture, have it repaired by an

soon as possible. Adjust the spare tire at

Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as

the same time. Refer to “Tires” on page

soon as possible.

9-12.

The tire pressure monitoring system may not

work normally in the following circum-

WARNING

NOTE

stances:

If the warning light / display illuminates

z In addition, the warning display is displayed

while you are driving, avoid hard braking,

on the information screen in the multi-infor-

z A wireless facility or device using the

sharp steering maneuvers and high

mation display.

same frequency is near the vehicle.

speeds.

z When inspecting or adjusting the tire pres-

Driving with an under-inflated tire

z Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders

sure, do not apply excessive force to the

adversely affects vehicle performance and

and/or on the wheels.

valve stem to avoid breakage.

can result in an accident.

z The tire inflation pressure sensor’s battery

z After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres-

is dead.

sure, always reinstall the valve cap on the

z Wheels other than Mitsubishi genuine

valve stem.

Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could

CAUTION

wheels are being used.

get into the valve, resulting in damage to the

If a tire has a puncture, replace that tire with

z Wheels that are not fitted with tire infla-

tire inflation pressure sensor.

the spare tire. Driving on a punctured tire

tion pressure sensors are being used.

z Do not use metal valve caps, which may

could lead to an accident.

z Wheels whose ID codes are not memo-

cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion

The warning light / display may not illumi-

rized by the vehicle are used.

and damage of the tire inflation pressure sen-

nate immediately in the event of a tire blow-

z Compact spare tire is fitted as a road

sors.

out or rapid leak.

wheel.

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