Mitsubishi ASX (2018 year). Manual

Drive mode-selector

The drive mode can be changed by pressing
the drive mode-selector while the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON.

By  pressing  the  drive  mode-selector,  the
drive  mode  can  be  changed  in  order  of
“2WD”, “4WD” AUTO and “4WD LOCK”.

The  drive  mode  is  displayed  as  an  interrupt
display on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information display when the drive mode is
changed.
After  a  few  seconds,  the  information  screen
will then return to its prior display.

Drive mode

Display

Type 1

Type 2

2WD

4WD AUTO

4WD LOCK

CAUTION

Do not operate the drive mode-selector with
the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or
in similar conditions. The vehicle could
lunge in an unexpected direction.

Driving on dry, paved roads in “4WD
LOCK” mode causes increased fuel con-
sumption and noise.

Do not drive with the tyres spinning in
“2WD” mode.
Doing so could generate heat in the drive-
system components.

NOTE

The drive mode can be switched while driv-
ing or stopped.

Drive mode indicator

Type 1

Type 2

Normally the indicator illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON, and then
the drive mode is displayed a few seconds af-
ter the engine is started.

Drive mode

Drive mode indicator

“4WD” indi-

cator

“LOCK” in-

dicator

2WD

OFF

4WD AUTO

OFF

4WD LOCK

Electronically controlled 4WD system*

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CAUTION

If the selected drive mode indicator is blink-
ing,  the  vehicle  switches  automatically  to
front-wheel  drive  in  order  to  protect  the
drive-system  components,  and  drive  mode
selection is no longer possible with the drive
mode-selector.
The warning display is also displayed in the
information  screen  in  the  multi-information
display.
Reduce  speed,  and  if  the  indicator  goes  out
after  driving  a  while,  resume  driving  as  be-
fore.

Type 1

Type 2

CAUTION

If  the  warning  display  on  the  information
screen  in  the  multi-information  display,  a
problem has occurred with the electronically
controlled  4WD  system  and  the  safety  de-
vice  has  activated.  Have  your  vehicle  in-
spected  immediately  by  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

Type 1

Type 2

CAUTION

Always  use  tyres  of  the  same  size,  same
type,  and  same  brand,  and  which  have  no
wear  differences.  Using  tyres  that  differ  in
size, type, brand, or wear amount may acti-
vate the protection of the drive-system com-
ponents,  causing  the  drive  mode  in  “4WD
AUTO”  mode  to  lock  or  the  “4WD”  and
“LOCK” indicators to blink alternately.

4-wheel drive operation

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Your vehicle has been designed primarily for
use on paved roads.
But its unique 4-wheel drive system allows
you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads,
to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar lo-
cations.
Not only does this ensure better handling on
dry, paved roads but also permits better trac-
tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow-
covered roads and when moving out of mud.
But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or
towing in rough conditions.

It  is  particularly  important  to  note  that  4-
wheel  drive  may  not  give  sufficient  hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slopes.  You  should  try  to  avoid  driving  on
steep slopes.
Also, you must exercise caution when driving
on  sand  and  mud  and  when  driving  through
water  because  sufficient  traction  may  not  be
available in certain circumstances.
Please  avoid  driving  the  vehicle  through
areas  where  the  tyres  may  get  stuck  in  deep
sand or mud.

WARNING

Do not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive ve-
hicles.  Even  4-wheel  drive  vehicles  have
limits  to  the  system  and  ability  to  main-
tain control and traction. Reckless driving
may lead to accidents. Always drive care-
fully,  taking  account  of  the  road  condi-
tions.

Improperly operating this vehicle on or
off-paved roads can cause an accident or
rollover in which you and your passengers
could be seriously injured or killed.

•

Follow all instructions and guidelines in
the owner’s manual.

•

Keep your speed low and do not drive
faster than conditions allow you to.

4-wheel drive operation

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NOTE

Driving on rough roads can be hard on a ve-
hicle. Before you leave paved roads, be sure
all  scheduled  maintenance  and  service  has
been done, and that you have inspected your
vehicle.  Pay  special  attention  to  the  condi-
tion  of  the  tyres,  and  check  the  tyre  pres-
sures.

MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  is  not  responsible
to  the  operator  for  any  damage  or  injury
caused or liability incurred by improper and
negligent operation of a vehicle. All techni-
ques of vehicle operation depend on the skill
and experience of the operator and other par-
ticipating  parties.  Any  deviation  from  the
recommended  operating  instructions  above
is at their own risk.

Note that the stopping distance required of a
4-wheel drive vehicle differs very little from
that  of  a  2-wheel  drive  vehicle.  When  driv-
ing  on  a  snow-covered  road  or  a  slippery,
muddy  surface,  make  sure  that  you  keep  a
sufficient distance between your vehicle and
the one ahead of you.

The driving posture should be more upright;
adjust the seat to a good position for easy
steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.

After  driving  on  rough  roads,  check  each
part  of  the  vehicle  and  wash  it  thoroughly
with  water.  Refer  to  the  “Inspection  and
maintenance  following  rough  road  opera-
tion” section and “Maintenance” section.

CAUTION

Setting the drive mode-selector to “4WD
LOCK” to drive on dry paved road will in-
crease fuel consumption, with possible noise
generation.

Turning sharp corners

When  turning  a  sharp  corner  in  “4WD
LOCK” position at low speed, a slight differ-
ence  in  steering  may  be  experienced  similar
to as if the brakes were applied. This is called
tight corner braking and results from each of
the 4 tyres being at a different distance from
the  corner.  The  phenomenon  is  typical  of  4-
wheel  drive  vehicles.  If  this  occurs,  either
straighten  out  the  steering  wheel,  or  change
to “2WD” or “4WD AUTO” mode.

On snowy or icy roads

Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD AUTO”
or “4WD LOCK” in accordance with the
road conditions, and then gradually depress
the accelerator pedal for a smooth start.

NOTE

The use of snow tyres is recommended.

Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
avoid sudden braking, and use engine brak-
ing (downshifting).

CAUTION

Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-
trol of the vehicle could be lost.

Driving on sandy or muddy

roads

Set the drive mode-selector to “4WD LOCK”
and then gradually depress the accelerator
pedal for a smooth start. Keep the pressure on
the accelerator pedal as constant as possible,
and drive at low speed.

CAUTION

Do not force the vehicle or drive recklessly
on  sandy  surfaces.  In  comparison  with  nor-
mal  road  surfaces,  the  engine  and  other
drive-system  components  are  put  under  ex-
cessive  strain  when  driving  on  such  a  sur-
face. This could lead to accidents.

If the engine coolant temperature display
flashes on the information screen in the mul-
ti-information  display  or  the  engine  power
drops  suddenly  while  the  vehicle  is  being
driven,  park  your  vehicle  immediately  in  a
safe place.
Refer  to  “Engine  overheating”  on  page
8-04 for details and take the required meas-
ures.

4-wheel drive operation

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WARNING

When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of  a  stuck  position,  be  sure  that  the  area
around  the  vehicle  is  clear  of  people  and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause  the  vehicle  to  suddenly  launch  for-
ward  or  backward,  causing  injury  or
damage to nearby people or objects.

NOTE

Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turning; such operations could re-
sult in the vehicle becoming stuck.

If the vehicle becomes stuck in sandy or
muddy roads, it can often be moved with a
rocking motion. Move the gearshift lever al-
ternately between the 1

and “R” (Reverse)

positions (M/T), the “D” (DRIVE) and “R”
(REVERSE) positions (A/T or CVT), while
pressing lightly on the accelerator pedal.

Driving on rough roads can cause rust on the
vehicle; wash the vehicle thoroughly as soon
as possible after such use.

Climbing/descending sharp

grades

Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep
slopes. Avoid driving on steep slopes even
though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

Driving through water

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If  the  electrical  circuits  become  wet,  further
operation  of  the  vehicle  will  be  impossible;
therefore, avoid driving through water unless
absolutely  necessary.  If  driving  through  wa-
ter  is  unavoidable,  use  the  following  proce-
dure:

Check the depth of the water and the terrain
before  attempting  to  drive  through  it.  Drive
slowly  to  avoid  creating  excessive  water
splashing.

CAUTION

Never drive through water that is deep
enough to cover wheel hubs, axles or ex-
haust pipe. Do not change the gearshift lever
position (M/T) or the selector lever position
(A/T or CVT) while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can adverse-
ly affect the life span of the vehicle; we rec-
ommend you to take the necessary measures
to prepare, inspect, and repair the vehicle.

After driving through water, apply the
brakes to be sure they are functioning prop-
erly. If the brakes are wet and not function-
ing properly, dry them out by driving slowly
while lightly depressing the brake pedal. In-
spect each part of the vehicle carefully.

Inspection and maintenance
following rough road
operation

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After operating the vehicle in rough road
conditions, be sure to perform the following
inspection and maintenance procedures:

Check that the vehicle has not been dam-
aged by rocks, gravel, etc.

Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive  the  vehicle  slowly  while  lightly
depressing  the  brake  pedal  in  order  to
dry out the brakes. If the brakes still do
not  function  properly,  we  recommend
you to have the brakes checked as soon
as possible.

Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.
clogging the radiator core.

After driving through water, check the
engine, transmission and differential oil.
If the oil or grease is milky or cloudy be-
cause of water contamination, it must be
replaced with new oil or grease.

Check the inside of the vehicle. If water
entry is found, dry the carpet etc.

Inspect the headlamps, If the headlamp
bulb is flooded with water, we recom-
mend you to have it drained.

Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation

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Cautions on handling of 4-
wheel drive vehicles

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Tyres and wheels

Since the driving torque can be applied to the
4 wheels, the driving performance of the ve-
hicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is
greatly affected by the condition of the tyres.

Pay close attention to the tyres.

Install only the specified tyres on all
wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on
page 11-12.

Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the
same size and type.
When it is necessary to replace any of
the tyres or wheels, replace all 4 tyres.

All tyres should be rotated before the
wear difference between the front and
rear tyres is recognizable.

Good vehicle performance cannot be expec-
ted if there is a difference in wear between
tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 10-15.

Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-
ly.

CAUTION

Always  use  tyres  of  the  same  size,  same
type,  and  same  brand,  and  which  have  no
wear  differences.  Using  tyres  of  different
size, type, brands or degree of wear, will in-
crease the differential oil temperature, result-
ing  in  possible  damage  to  the  driving  sys-
tem.  Further,  the  drive  train  will  be  subjec-
ted  to  excessive  loading  possibly  leading  to
oil leakage, component seizure, or other seri-
ous faults.

Towing

CAUTION

Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the
front or rear wheels on the ground (Type A
or Type B) as illustrated. This could result in
damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.
If you tow 4-wheel drive vehicles, use Type
C or Type D equipment.

Even in “2WD” drive mode, the vehicle can-
not be towed with the front or the rear
wheels on the ground.

Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-

hicle

WARNING

Do not crank the engine while the vehicle
is jacked up.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.

Braking

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All the parts of the brake system are critical
to safety. We recommend you to have the ve-
hicle checked at regular intervals according
to the service booklet.

Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles

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CAUTION

Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-
ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting
your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
It causes brake overheating and fade.

Brake system

The  service  brake  is  divided  into  two  brake
circuits.  And  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with
power  brakes.  If  one  brake  circuit  fails,  the
other  is  available  to  stop  the  vehicle.  If  you
should lose the power assist for some reason,
the brakes will still work. In these situations,
even  if  the  brake  pedal  moves  down  to  the
very end of its possible stroke or resists being
depressed,  keep  depressing  the  brake  pedal
down  harder  and  further  than  usual;  stop
driving  as  soon  as  possible  and  have  the
brake system repaired.

WARNING

Do not turn off the engine while your ve-
hicle  is  in  motion.  If  you  turn  off  the  en-
gine  while  driving,  the  power  assistance
for  the  braking  system  will  stop  working
and your brakes will not work effectively.

If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly,
have your vehicle checked immediately.

Warning display

The  brake  warning  lamp  illuminates  to  indi-
cate a fault in the braking system. A warning
is  also  displayed  on  the  multi-information
display.  Refer  to  “Brake  warning  lamp”  on
page  5-47  and  “Brake  warning  display”  on
page 5-48.

When brakes are wet

Check  the  brake  system  while  driving  at  a
low  speed  immediately  after  starting,  espe-
cially  when  the  brakes  are  wet,  to  confirm
they work normally.
A  film  of  water  can  be  formed  on  the  brake
discs  and  prevent  normal  braking  after  driv-
ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or
after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.

When driving downhill

It is important to take advantage of the en-
gine braking by shifting to a lower shift posi-
tion while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.

WARNING

Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do-
ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency.
Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.

Brake pad

Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by
moderate use for the first 200 km
(124 miles).

The  disc  brakes  are  provided  with  a
warning  device  which  emits  a  shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads  have  reached  their  wear  limit.  If
you hear this sound, have the brake pads
replaced immediately.

WARNING

Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.

Braking

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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 ve-
hicle  from  moving  backwards.  It  keeps  the
braking  force  for  about  2  seconds  when  you
move  your  foot  from  the  brake  pedal  to  the
accelerator pedal.

CAUTION

Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to
prevent backwards movement of the vehicle.
Under certain circumstances, even when hill
start assist is activated, the vehicle may
move backwards if the brake pedal is not
sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded, or if the road is very steep or slip-
pery.

The hill start assist is not designed to keep
the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopes
for more than 2 seconds.

When facing uphill, do not rely on using the
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position
as an alternative to depressing the brake ped-
al.
Doing so could result in an accident.

CAUTION

Do  not  perform  the  following  operation
while the hill start assist is operating.
[Except  for  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless
operation system]
Turn  the  ignition  switch  to  the  “LOCK”  or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles  equipped  with  keyless  operation
system]
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.
The  hill  start  assist  could  stop  operating,
which could result in an accident.

To operate

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1. Stop the vehicle completely using the

brake pedal.

2. On vehicles equipped with M/T, place

the gearshift lever into the 1

position.

On vehicles equipped with A/T, CVT,
place the selector lever into the “D” po-
sition.

NOTE

When reversing on an uphill slope, place the
gearshift lever or the selector lever into the
“R” position.

3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start

assist will maintain the braking force ap-
plied while stopping for approximately 2
seconds.

4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the

hill start assist gradually will decrease
the braking force as the vehicle starts
moving.

NOTE

The hill start assist is activated when all of
the following conditions are met.

•

The engine is running.
(The hill start assist will not be activated
while the engine is starting or immediate-
ly after the engine is started.)

•

On vehicles equipped with M/T, the gear-
shift lever is in the following position.
[When starting an uphill slope forwards.]
The gearshift lever is in any position other
than “R”.
(The hill start assist will operate, even if
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)
[When starting an uphill slope back-
wards.]
The gearshift lever is in the “R” position.
(The hill start assist will not operate when
the gearshift lever is in the “N” position.)

•

On vehicles equipped with A/T, CVT, the
selector lever is in any position other than
“P” or “N”.

•

The vehicle is completely stationary, with
the brake pedal depressed.

•

The parking brake is released.

The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed before the brake
pedal is released.

Hill start assist*

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NOTE

The hill start assist also operates when re-
versing on an uphill slope.

Warning display

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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem, the following display/indicator will turn
on.

ASC indicator

Warning display type 1

Warning display type 2

NOTE

The combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model.

CAUTION

If the warning is displayed, the hill start as-
sist will not operate. Start off carefully.

Park  your  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  and  stop
the engine.
Restart  the  engine  and  check  whether  the
warning display went out, in which case the
hill start assist is again working normally.
If  the  warning  remains  displayed  or  reap-
pears  frequently,  it  is  not  necessary  to  stop
the  vehicle  immediately,  but  the  vehicle
should  be  inspected  at  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon
as possible.

Brake assist system

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The brake assist system is a device assisting
drivers  who  cannot  depress  the  brake  pedal
firmly when it is necessary to do so (such as
in  emergency  stop  situations)  and  provides
greater braking force.

If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the
brakes  will  be  applied  with  more  force  than
usual.

CAUTION

The brake assist system is not a device de-
signed to exercise braking force greater than
its capacity. Make sure to always keep a suf-
ficient distance between vehicles in front of
you without relying too much on the brake
assist system.

NOTE

Once the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.

The brake assist system may become opera-
tional  when  the  brake  pedal  is  fully  de-
pressed  even  if  it  has  not  been  depressed
suddenly.  [Except  for  vehicles  equipped
with Active Stability Control (ASC)]

When the brake assist system is in use, you
may  feel  as  if  the  depressed  brake  pedal  is
soft,  the  pedal  moves  in  small  motions  in
conjunction with the sound of the ABS oper-
ation,  or  the  vehicle  body  and  the  steering
wheel  vibrate.  This  occurs  when  the  brake
assist system is operating normally and does
not  indicate  faulty  operation.  Continue  to
firmly depress the brake pedal.

You  may  hear  an  operation  noise  when  the
brake  pedal  is  suddenly  or  fully  depressed
while  stationary.  This  does  not  indicate  a
malfunction  and  the  brake  assist  system  is
operating normally.

Brake assist system

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NOTE

When the ABS warning lamp/display or on-
ly ASC warning display illuminate, the
brake assist system in not functioning. [Ve-
hicles equipped with Active Stability Con-
trol (ASC)]

Emergency stop signal
system*

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This is a device that reduces the possibility of
rear end collisions by the rapid and automatic
blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert
vehicles  approaching  from  behind  during
sudden  braking.  When  the  emergency  stop
signal  system  operates,  the  hazard  warning
indication  lamp  in  the  instrument  cluster
blinks rapidly at the same time.

CAUTION

If the ABS warning or ASC warning is dis-
played,  the  emergency  stop  signal  system
may not operate.
Refer  to  “ABS  warning  lamp/display”  on
page 6-49.
Refer  to  “ASC  warning  display”  on  page
6-53.

NOTE

[Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system]
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met.

•

The vehicle speed is approximately
55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.

•

The brake pedal has been depressed, and
the system judges that it was sudden brak-
ing from the vehicle deceleration and the
operating condition of the anti-lock brake
system (ABS).

[Deactivating condition for the emergency
stop signal system]
It deactivates when one of the following
conditions is met.

•

The brake pedal is released.

•

The hazard warning flasher switch is
pressed.

•

The system judges that it was not sudden
braking from the vehicle deceleration and
the operating condition of the anti-lock
brake system (ABS).

Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)

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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps pre-
vent the wheels from locking up when brak-
ing. This helps maintain vehicle drivability
and steering wheel handling.

Driving hints

Always keep a safe distance from the ve-
hicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-
cle is equipped with ABS, leave a great-
er braking distance when:

• Driving on gravel or snow-covered

roads.

• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.

Operation of ABS is not restricted to sit-
uations  where  brakes  are  applied  sud-
denly. This system may also prevent the
wheels  from  locking  when  you  drive
over  manholes,  steel  roadwork  plates,
road  markings,  or  any  uneven  road  sur-
face.

When  the  ABS  is  activated,  you  may
feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vi-
brations of the vehicle body and steering
wheel. It may also feel as if the pedal re-
sists being pressed.
In  this  situation,  simply  hold  the
brake  pedal  down  firmly.  Do  not
pump  the  brake,  which  will  result  in
reduced braking performance.

Emergency stop signal system*

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An  operation  noise  is  emitted  from  the
engine  compartment  or  you  can  feel  a
shock  from  the  brake  pedal  when  start
driving immediately after starting the en-
gine. These are normal sounds or opera-
tions that the ABS makes when perform-
ing  a  self-check.  It  does  not  indicate  a
malfunction.

The ABS can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately
10 km/h (6 mph). It stops working when
the vehicle slows below approximately
5 km/h (3 mph).

CAUTION

The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take safety precautions and
to drive carefully.

To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure all 4
wheels and tyres are the same size and the
same type.

Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS
may stop functioning properly.

ABS warning lamp/display

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Warning lamp

Warning display type 1

Warning display type 2

If  there  is  a  malfunction  in  the  system,  the
ABS  warning  lamp  will  come  on  and  the
warning  display  will  appear  on  the  informa-
tion screen in the multi-information display.
Under  normal  conditions,  the  ABS  warning
lamp only comes on when the ignition switch
is  turned  to  the  “ON”  position  or  the  opera-
tion  mode  is  put  in  ON  and  goes  off  a  few
seconds later.

CAUTION

Any of the following indicates that the ABS
is  not  functioning  and  only  the  standard
brake  system  is  working.  (The  standard
brake  system  is  functioning  normally.)  If
this  happens,  we  recommend  you  to  have
your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.

•

When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, the warning lamp does not
come on or it remains on and does not go
off.

•

The warning lamp comes on while driv-
ing.

•

The warning display appears while driv-
ing.

If the warning lamp/display il-

luminate while driving

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If only the ABS warning lamp/

display illuminate

Avoid  hard  braking  and  high-speed  driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Restart  the  engine  and  check  to  see  whether
the  lamp  goes  out  after  a  few  minutes  driv-
ing;  if  it  then  remains  off  during  driving,
there is no problem.
However, if the warning lamp/display do not
disappear, or if they come on again when the
vehicle is driven, we recommend you to have
the vehicle checked.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

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If the ABS warning lamp/

display and brake warning

lamp/display illuminate at the

same time

Warning lamp

Warning display type 1

Warning display type 2

The  ABS  and  brake  force  distribution  func-
tion  may  not  work,  so  hard  braking  could
make the vehicle unstable.
Avoid  hard  braking  and  high-speed  driving.
Stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  and  we  rec-
ommend you to have it checked.

NOTE

The  ABS  warning  lamp  and  brake  warning
lamp  illuminate  at  the  same  time  and  the
warning  displays  appear  alternately  on  the
information  screen  in  the  multi-information
display.

After driving on icy roads

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After driving on snow or icy roads, remove
any snow and ice which may have accumula-
ted around the wheels. On vehicles that have
an ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) or the cables located at
each wheel.

Front

Rear

Electric power steering
system (EPS)

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The power steering system operates while the
engine  is  running.  It  helps  reduce  the  effort
needed to turn the steering wheel.
The  power  steering  system  has  mechanical
steering capability in case the power assist is
lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-
cle,  but  you  will  notice  it  takes  much  more
effort to steer. If this happens, have your ve-
hicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.

Electric power steering system (EPS)

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WARNING

Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving. Stopping the engine would make
the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,
possibly resulting in an accident.

NOTE

During  repeated  full-lock  turning  of  the
steering  wheel  (for  example,  while  you  are
manoeuvring  the  vehicle  into  a  parking
space), a protection function may be activa-
ted  to  prevent  overheating  of  the  power
steering system. This function will make the
steering  wheel  gradually  harder  to  turn.  In
this event, limit your turning of the steering
wheel  for  a  while.  When  the  system  has
cooled down, the steering action will return
to normal.

If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
cle  is  stationary  with  the  headlamps  on,  the
headlamps may become dim. This behaviour
is  not  abnormal.  The  headlamps  will  return
to  their  original  brightness  after  a  short
while.

Electric power steering system

warning display

Type 1

Type 2

When there is a malfunction in the system,
the warning display will appear on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information dis-
play.

CAUTION

If the warning display appears while engine
is running, have the vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point as soon as possible. It may become
harder to turn the steering wheel.

Active stability control
(ASC)*

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The  Active  Stability  Control  (ASC)  takes
overall control of the anti-lock brake system,
traction control function and stability control
function  to  help  maintain  the  vehicle’s  con-
trol  and  traction.  Please  read  this  section  in
conjunction  with  the  page  on  the  anti-lock
brake  system,  traction  control  function  and
stability control function.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

® p. 6-48

Traction control function

® p. 6-52

Stability control function

® p. 6-52

CAUTION

Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC
cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle.
This system, like any other system, has lim-
its and cannot help you to maintain traction
and control of the vehicle in all circumstan-
ces. Reckless driving may lead to accidents.
It is the driver’s responsibility to drive care-
fully. This means taking into account the
traffic, road and environmental conditions.

Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly.

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CAUTION

Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC
may stop functioning properly.

NOTE

An operation noise may be emitted from the
engine compartment in the following situa-
tions. The sound is associated with checking
the operations of the ASC. At this time, you
may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you
depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.

•

When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.

•

When the vehicle is driven for a while af-
ter the engine is turned on.

When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.

When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.

Traction control function

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On slippery surfaces, the traction control
function prevents the drive wheels from spin-
ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to
start moving from a stopped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while press-
ing the acceleration pedal.

CAUTION

When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.

Stability control function

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The stability control function is designed to
help the driver maintain control of the vehicle
on slippery roads or during rapid steering ma-
noeuvres. It works by controlling the engine
output and brake on each wheel.

NOTE

The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.

“ASC OFF” switch

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The ASC is automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON. You can
deactivate  the  system  by  pressing  down  the
“ASC OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the   display/
indicator will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
momentarily  press  the  “ASC  OFF”  switch;
the   display/indicator is turned off.

CAUTION

For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should be operated when your vehicle is
stopped.

Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.

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NOTE

When  moving  out  of  mud,  sand  or  fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow  the  engine  speed  to  increase.  In  such
situations,  temporarily  turning  off  the  ASC
with  the  “ASC  OFF”  switch  will  make  it
easier to move out your vehicle.

Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.

If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-
taken operation protection function” will ac-
tivate and the ASC will turn back on.

ASC operation display or ASC

OFF display

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ASC operation display/ASC indica-
tor
The display/indicator will blink
when the ASC is operating.

ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indica-
tor
This display/incicator will turn on
when the ASC is turned off with the
“ASC OFF” switch.

NOTE

The combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model.

CAUTION

When

display/indicator blinks, ASC is

operating, which means that the road is slip-
pery or that your vehicle’s wheels are begin-
ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower
with less accelerator input.

If the temperature in the braking system con-
tinues  to  increase  due  to  continuous  brake
control on a slippery road surface, the   dis-
play/indicator  will  blink.  To  prevent  the
brake  system  from  overheating,  the  brake
control  of  the  traction  control  function  will
be temporarily suspended.
The  engine  control  of  the  traction  control
function and normal brake operation will not
be  affected.  Park  your  vehicle  in  a  safe
place.  When  the  temperature  in  the  braking
system  has  come  down,  the   display/indi-
cator will be turned off and the traction con-
trol function will start operating again.

NOTE

The    display/indicator  may  turn  on  when
you start the engine. This means that the bat-
tery voltage momentarily dropped when the
engine  was  started.  It  does  not  indicate  a
malfunction,  provided  that  the  display  goes
out immediately.

When a compact spare tyre has been put on
your vehicle, the gripping ability of the tyre
will be lower, making it more likely that the

display/indicator will blink.

ASC warning display

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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem, the following display/indicator will turn
on.

ASC indicator

ASC OFF display/ASC OFF in-
dicator

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Warning display type 1

Warning display type 2

NOTE

The combination of items shown on the dis-
play varies depending on the vehicle model.

CAUTION

The system may be malfunctioning.
Park  your  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  and  stop
the engine.
Restart  the  engine  and  check  whether  the
display/indicator  goes  out.  If  they  go  out,
there  is  no  abnormal  condition.  If  they  do
not go out or appear frequently, it is not nec-
essary  to  stop  the  vehicle  immediately,  but
we recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected.

Towing

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CAUTION

When towing the vehicle with only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the
ground,  do  not  place  the  ignition  switch  in
the  “ON”  position  or  do  not  put  the  opera-
tion mode in ON. Placing the ignition switch
in the “ON” position or putting the operation
mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,
resulting in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method depends
on  the  transmission  type  and  the  vehicle’s
drive configuration.
For  details,  refer  to  “Towing”  on  page
8-21.

Cruise control*

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Cruise control is an automatic speed control
system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-
vated at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.

CAUTION

When you do not wish to drive at a set
speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.

Do not use cruise control when driving con-
ditions will not allow you to stay at the same
speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet,
slippery, on a steep downhill slope.

CAUTION

On vehicles with M/T, do not move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position
while driving at a set speed without depress-
ing the clutch pedal. The engine will run too
fast and might be damaged.

NOTE

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.

Your speed may increase to more than the
set speed on a steep downhill. You must use
the brake to control your speed. As a result,
the set speed driving is deactivated.

Cruise control switches

A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.

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B- SET - switch
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.

NOTE

When operating the cruise control switches,
press the cruise control switches correctly.
The set speed driving may be deactivated
automatically if two or more switches of the
cruise control are pressed at the same time.

To activate

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

tion or the operation mode is in ON,
press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch (A) to turn on the cruise control.
The “CRUISE” indication lamp in the
meter cluster will come on.

NOTE

If the cruise control is on when the following
operation  is  performed,  cruise  control  will
be  on  automatically  the  next  time  you  start
the  engine.  The  “CRUISE”  indication  lamp
will also be on.
[Except  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless  op-
eration system]
Turn  the  ignition  switch  to  the  “LOCK”  or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles  equipped  with  keyless  operation
system]
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.

NOTE

If  the  battery  voltage  is  insufficient,  the
memory  data  for  the  cruise  control  may  be
erased.
As  a  result,  the  “CRUISE”  indication  lamp
may  not  come  on  when  you  restart  the  en-
gine.
If  this  happens,  press  the  CRUISE  CON-
TROL ON/OFF switch once again to turn on
the cruise control.

2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired

speed, then push down and release the
SET - switch (B) when the “CRUISE”
indication lamp is illuminated. The vehi-
cle will then maintain the desired speed.

NOTE

When you release the SET - switch, the ve-
hicle speed will be set.

Cruise control*

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