Get Starting and driving Guide for Mitsubishi Outlander SUV 2020

Economical driving

Speed

Economical driving

Driving, alcohol and drugs

The higher the vehicle speed, the more drive

battery is consumed. Avoid driving at full

speed. Even a slight release of the accelerator

pedal will save a significant amount of drive

battery.

For economical driving, there are some tech-

nical requirements that have to be met. The

prerequisite for low fuel consumption is a

properly adjusted engine. In order to achieve

longer life of the vehicle and the most eco-

nomical operation, we recommend you to

have the vehicle checked at regular intervals

in accordance with the service standards.

Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gas

and noise are highly influenced by personal

driving habits as well as the particular operat-

ing conditions. The following points should

be observed in order to minimize wear of

brakes, tyres and engine as well as to reduce

environmental pollution.

Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the

most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously im-

paired even with blood alcohol levels far be-

low the legal minimum. If you have been

drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated

non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or

use public transportation. Drinking coffee or

taking a cold shower will not make you so-

ber.

Similarly, prescription and nonprescription

drugs affect your alertness, perception and re-

action time. Consult with your doctor or

pharmacist before driving while under the in-

fluence of any of these medications.

Tyre inflation pressure

Check the tyre inflation pressures at regular

intervals. Low tyre inflation pressure increa-

ses road resistance and fuel consumption. In

addition, low tyre pressures adversely affect

tyre wear and driving stability.

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Cargo loads

Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the

luggage compartment. Especially during city

driving where frequent starting and stopping

is necessary, the increased weight of the vehi-

cle will greatly affect fuel consumption. Also

avoid driving with unnecessary luggage or

carriers, etc., on the roof; the increased air re-

sistance will increase fuel consumption.

Starting and acceleration

WARNING

NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.

Your perceptions are less accurate, your

reflexes are slower and your judgment is

impaired.

Avoid driving when the accelerator pedal is

pressed way down, such as for unnecessarily

sudden starts, acceleration and deceleration.

Smoothly depress the accelerator pedal.

Observe the speed limit and keep the speed

as constant as possible while driving.

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Safe driving techniques

Air conditioning

Idling

Driving safety and protection against injury

cannot be fully ensured. However, we recom-

mend that you pay extra attention to the fol-

lowing:

Too much cooling/heating can affect the

cruising range, so maintain an appropriate

temperature to extend the cruising range.

Parking for a long period with the ready indi-

cator illuminated will shorten the cruising

range.

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Parking brake

Make sure the brake warning lamp is illumi-

nated.

Seat belts

Carrying children in the vehi-

cle

Before starting the vehicle, make sure that

you and your passengers have fastened your

seat belts.

Electric parking brake

The Electric parking brake is the system that

applies the parking brake by the electric mo-

tor.

Never leave your vehicle unattended

with the key and children inside the ve-

hicle. Children may play with the driv-

ing controls and this could lead to an ac-

cident.

Make sure that infants and small chil-

dren are properly restrained in accord-

ance with the laws and regulations, and

for maximum protection in case of an

accident.

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Floor mats

WARNING

NOTE

Keep floor mats clear of the pedals by

correctly laying floor mats that are suita-

ble for the vehicle.

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You may hear an operation noise from the

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vehicle body when operating the Electric

parking brake. This does not indicate a mal-

function and the Electric parking brake is

operating normally.

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To prevent the floor mats from slipping

out of position, securely retain them using

the hook etc.

Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal

or laying one floor mat on top of another

can obstruct pedal operation and lead to a

serious accident.

Prevent children from playing in the lug-

gage compartment. It is quite dangerous

to allow them to play there while the ve-

hicle is moving.

When the auxiliary battery is weak or dead,

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the Electric parking brake cannot be applied

or released. Refer to “Emergency starting”

on page 9-02.

You may feel the brake pedal moving when

operating the Electric parking brake.

This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Loading luggage

When loading luggage, be careful not to load

above the height of seats. This is dangerous

not only because rearward vision will be ob-

structed, but also the luggage may be projec-

ted into the passenger compartment under

hard braking.

Parking brake

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

plete stop, fully apply the parking brake suffi-

ciently to hold the vehicle.

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Parking brake

To apply

NOTE

In the following conditions, the brake warn-

ing lamp will illuminate for approximately

15 seconds and then go off.

When the operation mode of the power

switch is other than ON, if the Electric park-

ing brake is applied, the Electric parking

brake indication lamp comes on for a while.

If the Electric parking brake switch is re-

peatedly operated in a short time, the follow-

ing warning display will appear in the multi-

information display and the Electric parking

brake will temporarily stop working. In such

case, wait for approximately 1 minute until

the warning display disappears, and operate

the Electric parking brake switch again.

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While the Electric parking brake is ap-

plied, the operation mode of the power

switch is put in OFF.

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While the operation mode of the power

switch is in OFF, the Electric parking

brake switch is pulled up.

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If the Electric parking brake must be applied

in an emergency situation, pull and hold the

Electric parking brake switch to apply the

Electric parking brake. At that time, the fol-

lowing warning display will appear in the

multi-information display and a buzzer will

sound, however you should continue to pull

and hold the Electric parking brake switch.

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1. Stop the vehicle completely.

2. Pull up the Electric parking brake switch

while depressing the brake pedal.

When the parking brake is applied, the brake

warning lamp in the instrument cluster and

the indication lamp (A) on the Electric park-

ing brake switch will come on.

The brake warning lamp and the indication

lamp on the Electric parking brake switch

may blink. This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion, the lamps go off when/if the Electric

parking brake is released.

Depending on the situation, the Electric

parking brake may be applied automatically.

Refer to “Brake auto hold” on page 7-34.

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CAUTION

When parking on steep grades, pull up the

Electric parking brake switch twice (once

more after the operation is completed once).

The maximum effect of the parking brake

will be obtained.

If the parking brake does not hold the vehi-

cle stationary after the foot brake is released,

contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point.

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While the vehicle is in motion, do not apply

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the Electric parking brake. Doing so may

cause overheating and/or premature wear of

brake parts, reducing brake performance.

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Parking brake

When the parking brake is released, the brake

warning lamp and the indication lamp on the

Electric parking brake switch go off.

Before driving, be sure that the Electric park-

ing brake is released and the brake warning

lamp is off.

To release

CAUTION

Manual operation

If the acceleration of the vehicle seems ab-

normally slow after the vehicle has been

parked with the Electric parking brake ap-

plied in cold weather, stop the vehicle in a

safe place, then apply and release the Elec-

tric parking brake. If the vehicle acceleration

is still slow, contact the nearest

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

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CAUTION

After the Electric parking brake switch has

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been operated to apply or release the Electric

parking brake, if the brake warning lamp and

the indicator on the Electric parking brake

switch remain blinking or the Electric park-

ing brake warning lamp remains illuminated,

the Electric parking brake system may be

malfunctioning and the Electric parking

brake may not be applied or released. Imme-

diately park your vehicle in a safe place and

contact the nearest MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

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NOTE

When the operation mode of the power

switch is other than ON, the parking brake

cannot be released.

If the Electric parking brake does not auto-

matically release, it may be released by man-

ual operation.

When the select position is other than the

“P” (PARK) position, if you try to release

the Electric parking brake without depress-

ing the brake pedal, the warning display will

appear.

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1. Make sure that the operation mode of the

power switch is ON.

2. Press down the Electric parking brake

switch while depressing the brake pedal.

If a vehicle is driven without releasing the

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Automatic operation

Electric parking brake, the brake will over-

heat, resulting in ineffective braking and

possible brake failure.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed

slowly while all of the following conditions

are met, the Electric parking brake is auto-

matically released.

If the brake warning lamp does not go off af-

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ter the parking brake has been released, the

brake system may be malfunctioning.

Contact the nearest MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

The Plug-in Hybrid EV System is oper-

ating.

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The select position is in the “D”

(DRIVE) or the “R” (REVERSE) posi-

tion.

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The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

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Parking

If there is a malfunction in the system, the

warning lamp will come on. In addition, the

warning display appears on the information

screen in the multi information display.

Under normal conditions, the warning lamp

only comes on when the operation mode is

put in ON and goes off a few seconds later.

Parking on a hill

NOTE

If you start driving without releasing the

Electric parking brake, the warning display

will appear.

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To prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow

these procedures:

Parking on a downhill slope

Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and

move the vehicle forward until the kerb side

wheel gently touches the kerb.

Apply the parking brake and press the electri-

cal parking switch.

CAUTION

When the Electric parking brake warning

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If the driver’s foot contacts the accelerator

pedal in the condition that the Electric park-

ing brake can be released by an automatic

operation, the Electric parking brake may be

released automatically.

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lamp does not illuminate or remains illumi-

nated when the operation mode of the power

switch is put in ON, or comes on while driv-

ing, the Electric parking brake may not be

applied or released. Immediately contact the

nearest MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point. For details, refer to “Electric

parking brake warning lamp” on page 6-56.

When parking your vehicle while the Elec-

tric parking brake warning lamp is illumina-

ted, park the vehicle on level and stable

ground, put the select position to “P”

(PARK) and place chocks, blocks, or stones

behind and in front of the tyres to prevent

the vehicle from moving.

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If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.

Parking on an uphill slope

Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and

move the vehicle back until the kerb side

wheel gently touches the kerb.

Apply the parking brake and press the electri-

cal parking switch.

Warning display

Warning lamp

If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.

Parking with the engine run-

ning

Warning display

Never leave the engine running while you

take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the

engine running in a closed or poorly ventila-

ted place.

Parking

To park the vehicle, firmly apply the parking

brake, and then press the electrical parking

switch to lock the wheels.

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Steering wheel height and reach adjustment

Steering wheel height and

reach adjustment

WARNING

Inside rear-view mirror

Leaving the engine running risks injury

or death from accidentally moving the se-

lector lever or the accumulation of toxic

exhaust fumes on the passenger compart-

ment.

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Adjust the rear-view mirror only after making

any seat adjustments so you have a clear

view to the rear of the vehicle.

1. Release the lever while holding the

steering wheel up.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pull-

ing the lever fully upward.

Type 1

Where you park

WARNING

Do not park your vehicle in areas where

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combustible materials such as dry grass

or leaves can come in contact with a hot

exhaust, since a fire could occur.

Type 2

When leaving the vehicle

Always carry the key and lock all doors and

the tailgate when leaving the vehicle unatten-

ded.

Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit

area.

A- Locked

B- Release

WARNING

Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view

mirror while driving. This can be danger-

ous.

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CAUTION

When you leave the vehicle, be sure that you

have stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

The engine may start suddenly by a remain-

ing amount decline of the drive battery.

WARNING

Do not attempt to adjust the steering

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Always adjust the mirror before driving.

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wheel while you are driving the vehicle.

Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the

view through the rear window.

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Outside rear-view mirrors

When the headlamps of the vehicles behind

you are very bright, the reflection factor of

the rear-view mirror is automatically changed

to reduce the glare.

To adjust the vertical mirror

position

To reduce the glare

Type 1

The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can

be used to adjust the mirror to reduce the

glare from the headlamps of vehicles behind

you during night driving.

It is possible to move the mirror up and down

to adjust its position.

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When the operation mode of the power

switch is put in ON, the reflection factor of

the mirror is automatically changed.

To adjust the mirror position

1- Normal

2- Anti-glare

It is possible to move the mirror up/down and

left/right to adjust its position.

Type 2

NOTE

Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner

on the sensor (1), as reduced sensitivity

could result.

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Outside rear-view mirrors

To adjust the mirror position

The outside rear-view mirrors can be operat-

ed when the operation mode is put in ON or

ACC.

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Outside rear-view mirrors

2. Press the switch (B) to the left, right, up

or down to adjust the mirror position.

After placing the operation mode in OFF, it is

possible to retract and extend the mirrors us-

ing the mirror retractor switch for approxi-

mately 30 seconds.

WARNING

Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view

mirrors while driving. This can be dan-

gerous.

Always adjust the mirrors before driving.

Your vehicle is equipped with convex type

mirrors.

Please take into consideration, that ob-

jects you see in the mirror will look small-

er and farther away compared to a nor-

mal flat mirror.

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1- Up

2- Down

3- Right

4- Left

3. Return the lever (A) back to the middle

position (•).

Retracting and extending the

outside mirrors

The outside mirror can be folded in towards

the side window to prevent damage when

parking in narrow areas.

Do not use this mirror to estimate dis-

tance of following vehicles when changing

lanes.

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1. Place the lever (A) to the same side as

the mirror whose adjustment is desired.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle with the mirror fol-

ded in.

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It is possible to retract and extend the mir-

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rors by hand. After retracting a mirror using

the mirror retractor switch, however, you

should extend it by using the switch again,

not by hand. If you extended the mirror by

hand after retracting it using the switch, it

would not properly lock in position. As a re-

sult, the mirror could move because of the

wind or vibration while you are driving, and

this may limit the driver’s rearward visibili-

ty.

The lack of rearward visibility normally pro-

vided by the mirror could lead to an acci-

dent.

Retracting and extending the

mirrors using the mirror retrac-

tor switch

With the operation mode in ON or ACC,

push the mirror retractor switch to retract the

mirrors. Push it again to extend the mirrors to

their original positions.

L- Left outside mirror adjustment

R- Right outside mirror adjustment

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Outside rear-view mirrors

The heater will be turned off automatically in

approximately 15 to 20 minutes depending

on the outside temperature.

NOTE

Be careful not to get your hands trapped

while a mirror is moving.

If you move a mirror by hand or it moves af-

ter hitting a person or object, you may not be

able to return it to its original position using

the mirror retractor switch. If this happens,

push the mirror retractor switch to place the

mirror in its retracted position and then push

the switch again to return the mirror to its

original position.

Functions can be modified as stated below.

Please consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA) or the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation

system, screen operations can be used to

make the adjustment. Refer to the separate

owner’s manual for details.

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Automatically extend when the operation

mode is put in ON, and automatically re-

tract when the driver’s door is opened af-

ter the operation mode is put in OFF.

Automatically extend when the vehicle

speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).

Deactivate the automatic extension func-

tion.

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When freezing has occurred and mirrors fail

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to operate as intended, please refrain from

repeated pushing of the retractor switch as

this action can result in burn-out of the mir-

ror motor circuits.

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NOTE

Retracting and extending the

mirrors without using the mir-

ror retractor switch

The heated mirror can be set so that it can

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turn on automatically only once if the ambi-

ent temperature becomes low, when the op-

eration mode is put in ON.

Heated mirror

To demist or defrost the outside rear-view

mirrors, press the rear window demister

switch.

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

the demister is on.

The mirrors automatically retract or extend

when the doors and tailgate are locked or un-

locked using the keyless entry system or the

keyless operation function.

Refer to “Keyless operation system: To oper-

ate using the key-less operation function,

Keyless entry system” on pages 4-09 and

4-03.

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point. On vehicles equipped

with the Smartphone-link Display Audio

(SDA) or the Smartphone-link Display Au-

dio (SDA) navigation system, screen opera-

tions can be used to make the adjustment.

Refer to the separate owner’s manual for de-

tails.

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Power switch

Operation mode of the power

switch and its function

CAUTION

If the power switch operation is not smooth

and feels like it is sticking, do not operate

the switch. Immediately contact

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

Power switch

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In order to prevent theft, the Plug-in Hybrid

EV System will not start unless a preregis-

tered keyless operation key is used. (Immo-

bilizer function)

If you are carrying the keyless operation key,

you can start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

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OFF

The indication lamp on the power switch

turns off.

The operation mode cannot be put in OFF

unless the electrical parking switch is press-

ed.

NOTE

When operating the power switch, press the

switch all the way in. If the switch is not

fully pressed, the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

may not start or the operation mode may not

change. If the power switch is pressed cor-

rectly, there is no need to hold the power

switch down.

When the battery in the keyless operation

key has worn out, or the keyless operation

key is out of the vehicle, a warning display

will appear.

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ACC

Electrical devices such as the audio and ac-

cessory socket can be operated. Can be used

when the Ready indicator is off.

The indication lamp on the power switch illu-

minates orange.

ON

All vehicle’s electrical devices can be operat-

ed.

CAUTION

The indication lamp on the power switch illu-

minates blue. The indication lamp goes off

when the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is oper-

ating.

The indication lamp (A) will flash orange

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when there is a problem or malfunction in

the keyless operation system. Never drive if

the indication lamp on the power switch is

flashing orange. Immediately contact

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

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Power switch

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic

immobilizer.

When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is not

operating, put the operation mode in OFF.

Leaving the operation mode in ON or ACC

for a long time when the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System is not operating may cause the auxil-

iary battery to discharge, making it impossi-

ble to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

When the auxiliary battery is disconnected,

the current operation mode is memorized.

After reconnecting the auxiliary battery, the

memorized mode is selected automatically.

Before disconnecting the auxiliary battery

for repair or replacement, make sure to put

the operation mode in OFF.

Be careful if you are not sure which opera-

tion mode the vehicle is in when the auxili-

ary battery is run down.

The operation mode cannot be changed from

OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless operation

key is not detected to be in the vehicle. Refer

to “Keyless operation system: Operating

range for starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System and changing the operation mode”

on page 4-09.

If the operation mode cannot be changed to

OFF, perform the following procedure.

1 Press the electrical parking switch

. and lock the wheels, then change the

operation mode to OFF.

2 One of the other causes could be low

. auxiliary battery voltage. If this oc-

curs, the keyless entry system and

keyless operation will also not oper-

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To start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System, the

ID code which the transponder inside the

key sends, must match the one registered in

the immobilizer computer. Refer to “Elec-

tronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-

tem)” on page 4-03.

Changing the operation mode

ate.

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Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point.

If you press the power switch without de-

pressing the brake pedal, you can change the

operation mode in the order of OFF, ACC,

ON, OFF.

ACC power auto-cutout func-

tion

After approximately 30 minutes have elapsed

with the operation mode in ACC, the func-

tion automatically cuts out the power for the

audio system and other electric devices that

can be operated with that position.

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When the power switch operates again, the

power is supplied again.

When there is the keyless operation key in

the vehicle and the operation mode is not

changed, the battery in the keyless operation

key may have worn out. Refer to “Warning

activation” on page 4-12.

NOTE

It is possible to modify functions as follows:

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The time until the power cuts out can be

changed to approximately 60 minutes.

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Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

Operation mode ON reminder

system

Starting and stopping the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System

NOTE

The ACC power auto-cutout function can

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be deactivated.

For details, we recommend you to consult

Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point.

On vehicles equipped with the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) or the

Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)

navigation system, screen operations can

be used to make the adjustment.

Refer to the separate owner’s manual for

details.

CAUTION

When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System warn-

ing lamp comes on while the READY indi-

cator is on, avoid high-speed driving and

have your vehicle inspected by

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point as soon as possible. (Refer to

“Plug-in Hybrid EV System warning lamp”

on page 6-57.)

Never attempt to start the engine by pushing

or pulling the vehicle.

If the driver’s door is opened while the Plug-

in Hybrid EV System is stopped and the op-

eration mode in any mode other than OFF,

the operation mode ON reminder inner buz-

zer sounds intermittently to remind you to put

the operation mode in OFF.

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Operation mode OFF reminder

system

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1. Check that the EV charging cable is not

connected to your vehicle.

2. Fasten the seat belt.

3. Make sure the parking brake is applied.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal down

firmly with your right foot.

5. When you press the power switch while

depressing the brake pedal, the READY

indicator in the meter blinks and the acti-

vation of Plug-in Hybrid EV System

starts.

When the operation mode is in any mode oth-

er than OFF; if you try to lock the doors and

tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front pas-

senger’s door lock/unlock switch, or the tail-

gate LOCK switch, a warning display will

appear, and the outer buzzer will sound pre-

venting you from locking the doors and tail-

gate.

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Starting and stopping the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

6. When the READY indicator changes

Stopping the Plug-in Hybrid

NOTE

from blinking to staying on, the startup

of Plug-in Hybrid EV System is activa-

ted and the vehicle is now ready to drive.

EV System

1. Stop your vehicle completely.

2. Apply the parking brake firmly while

depressing the brake pedal.

3. After pressing the electrical parking

switch, press the power switch to stop

the Plug-in Hybrid EV System. (Refer to

“Electrical Parking switch” on page

7-18.)

If you press the power switch when the se-

lector lever position is other than the “P” po-

sition while your vehicle is stopped, the se-

lector lever position automatically shifts to

the “P” position, Plug-in Hybrid EV System

stops, and the power mode turns to “OFF”.

If the parking lock mechanism is faulty, a

warning is displayed on the information

screen in the multi-information display.

When this warning is displayed, the Plug-in

Hybrid EV System cannot be stopped unless

you apply the parking brake and then press

the power switch. Park on a flat place with

the parking brake securely applied. Have

your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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CAUTION

Do not press the power switch while holding

the select lever at the operated position.

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NOTE

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Continue to depress the brake pedal until the

READY indicator in the meter stays on.

After the Plug-in Hybrid EV System has not

started for a while, the brake pedal effort

needed to start the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-

tem may become greater.

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WARNING

Never stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

during running except in an emergency.

The effectiveness of the brake becomes

very poor and the steering wheel becomes

very heavy, which can easily lead to an ac-

cident.

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If this occurs, depress the brake pedal more

than usual.

You can drive your vehicle even if the en-

gine is stopped.

The Plug-in Hybrid EV System can be star-

ted in any operation mode.

If the READY indicator does not come on,

check the select position indicator. If the in-

dicator does not indicate “P”, press the elec-

trical parking switch to display “P” position.

If the READY indicator does not come on,

turn the power switch to OFF once and, after

a while, press the power switch to start Plu-

gin Hybrid EV System.

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NOTE

Do not operate the power switch during run-

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ning except in an emergency. If you have to

stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV System because

of an emergency during operation, continue

to press the power switch for three seconds

or longer or press the power switch three

times or more quickly. The Plug-in Hybrid

EV System stops, the operation mode turns

to ACC, and the selector lever position shifts

to the “P” position at very slow speed.

If the keyless operation key is

not operating properly

Insert the keyless operation key into the key

slot. Starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

and changing the operation mode should be

now possible.

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Selector lever (Joystick type)

Remove the keyless operation key from the

key slot after starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System or changing the operation mode.

Keyless operation key remind-

er

Selector lever operation

The selector lever always returns to its home

) position when it is released.

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The position you select with the selector lev-

er will be illuminated on the shift position

panel shown in the illustration below.

If the operation mode is in OFF and the driv-

er’s door is opened with the keyless operation

key in the key slot, the warning display will

appear and the outer buzzer sounds for ap-

proximately 3 seconds to remind you to re-

move the key.

Home

position

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NOTE

Selector lever (Joystick

type)

Do not insert into the key slot anything other

than the keyless operation key. This could

cause damage or a malfunction.

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Move the selector lever slowly and securely

in the following method.

Remove the object or additional key from

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the the keyless operation key before insert-

ing the key into the key slot. The vehicle

may not be able to receive the registered ID

code from the registered key. Therefore, the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System may not start and

the operation mode may not change.

To select “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (RE-

VERSE):

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Move the selector lever in the direction

of the arrow.

To select “N” (NEUTRAL):

Move the selector lever in the direction

of the arrow and hold it for a while.

To select “B” (REGENERATIVE

BRAKE):

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The keyless operation key is fixed in the key

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slot when inserted in the illustrated direc-

tion. Simply pull out the key to remove it

from the key slot.

Move the selector lever in the direction

of the arrow.

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Selector lever (Joystick type)

The “B” (REGENERATIVE BRAKE) posi-

tion can only be selected while the select po-

sition is in the “D” (DRIVE) position. When

the selector lever is moved to the “B” posi-

tion, the regenerative brake force will be-

come stronger.

When the selector lever is again moved to the

“B” position, the maximum regenerative

brake force will be used.

WARNING

NOTE

When you shift the selector lever to “D”

or “R” position, always depress the brake

pedal with your right foot for your safety.

Never shift the lever while depressing the

accelerator pedal. Doing so will start your

vehicle abruptly, which may lead to a seri-

ous accident. It may also be a cause of

failure of the vehicle.

If you perform the following operation, the

buzzer sounds and the selector lever opera-

tion is cancelled.

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When in the “P” (PARK) position, the se-

lector lever is moved without depressing

the brake pedal.

•

When in the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEU-

TRAL) position, the selector lever is

moved to “B” (REGENERATIVE

BRAKE).

•

To return to the “D” position, use the selector

lever to select the “D” position.

NOTE

When the operation mode is in the “ON”

position with the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-

tem not operated, the selector lever is

shifted to the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (RE-

VERSE) position.

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You cannot operate the regenerative brake

while the adaptive cruise control system

(ACC) is operating.

Every time while operating the selector lev-

er, be sure to check the position displayed on

the indicator.

If you perform the following operation, the

buzzer may sound and the select position

may automatically shift to the “N” (NEU-

TRAL) position.

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NOTE

If you operate the selector lever to “B” twice

too quickly, the regenerative brake force

may not become the maximum.

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If you shift and hold the selector lever for

approximately 10 seconds or longer, the buz-

zer sounds.

The buzzer stops sounding when you release

the selector lever.

If the driver’s door is opened while the vehi-

cle is stopped or is running at very low

speed with the select position in other than

the “P” (PARK) position and the READY

indicator in the meter is illuminating, the

buzzer sounds. The buzzer stops sounding if

you close the door or shift the selector lever

to “P” (PARK).

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WARNING

Do not replace the selector lever knob

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with anything other than a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS GENUINE part. In addition,

do not hang, attach or place any object,

pouch or bag around the selector lever.

The selector lever may unintentionally

move resulting in an accident.

If the electrical parking switch is pressed

while the vehicle is in motion.

•

If the selector lever is moved to the “R”

(REVERSE) position while the vehicle is

moving forward.

•

If the selector lever is moved to the “D”

(DRIVE) position while the vehicle is

moving backward.

If the selector lever is moved to the “B”

(REGENERATIVE BRAKE) position af-

ter it had been shifted to the “R” (RE-

VERSE) position.

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Select position indicator

“R” REVERSE

WARNING

Sudden regenerative brake may cause the

tyres to skid.

Select this position according to the road

conditions and vehicle speed.

Select position indicator

This position is to back up.

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This indicator displays the selector lever po-

sition in the meter.

“N” NEUTRAL

No power is transmitted to the wheels. The

wheels are not locked.

CAUTION

When the capacity of the drive battery is

close to full or when the drive battery tem-

perature is low, the regenerative brake will

become less effective.

In such case, depress the brake pedal strong-

ly.

WARNING

Never move the selector lever to the “N”

(NEUTRAL) position while driving, you

will lose regenerative braking.

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Always keep your right foot on the brake

pedal when shifting into or out of “N”, to

minimize the risk of loss of control.

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NOTE

“D” DRIVE

If a large regenerative braking force is gen-

erated by using the selector lever or the re-

generative braking level selector, the stop

lamps will be automatically illuminated.

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NOTE

This position is for normal driving.

When the “B” position is selected, the selec-

ted regenerative brake force position is also

displayed at “B” position.

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“B” REGENERATIVE BRAKE

This position is for the regenerative braking.

You can adjust the regenerative braking force

up to two levels.

You cannot operate the regenerative brake

while the adaptive cruise control system

(ACC) is operating.

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Refer to “Selector lever operation” on page

7-15.

Refer to “Braking: When driving down a

long hill” on page 7-33.

Selector lever positions

“P” PARK

The wheels are locked. When you park your

vehicle, be sure to apply the parking brake

and press the electrical parking switch.

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Electrical Parking switch

CAUTION

Electrical Parking switch

If you operate the electrical parking switch

and the select lever repeatedly within a short

time, the shifting from the “P” position or to

the “P” position is restrained for a certain

period for the system protection. In such a

case, wait for a while and then perform the

operation.

If the parking lock mechanism is faulty, a

warning is displayed on the information

screen in the multi-information display.

When this warning is displayed, park on a

flat place with the parking brake securely

applied. Have your vehicle inspected by a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

Be careful not to spill beverages, etc. around

the electrical parking switch. The electrical

parking switch may be stuck to the pressed

position when it is pressed.

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When you park your vehicle, be sure to apply

the parking brake and press the electrical

parking switch to lock the wheels. The indi-

cator on the switch illuminates in green and

the select position indicator displays “P” on

the information screen in the meter.

NOTE

When the selector lever is shifted from the

“P” position or to the “P” position, operating

noise and vibration of the parking lock are

felt, but this is normal.

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Electrical Parking switch re-

minder buzzer

If the driver’s door is opened with the select

position other than “P” when the vehicle is at

a stop, the buzzer sounds to warn to press the

electrical parking switch.

If you press the electrical parking switch be-

fore your vehicle stops completely, the vehi-

cle makes a sudden stop, which may cause

injury to passengers. This also can be a

cause of failure of the vehicle.

Do not place an object around the electrical

parking switch. The electrical parking switch

may be pressed by the object when you

place it there or when you somehow touch it.

This will cause unintentional shifting to “P”

or “N” position, which may lead to an acci-

dent.

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Regenerative braking level

selector (paddle type)*

Regenerative braking level selector can

quickly change the regenerative brake force

keeping your hand on the steering wheel

when you release your foot from the acceler-

ator pedal while driving.

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Regenerative braking level selector (paddle type)*

By pulling the regenerative braking level se-

lector, the brake force (amount of electrical

energy to charge the drive battery) can be ad-

justed according to the driving condition such

as before a curve or a downhill.

Regenerative braking level can be switched

in the 6 level from B0 (without regenerative

brake force) to B5 (large regenerative brake

force).

CAUTION

NOTE

If a large regenerative brake force is applied

on a slippery road, tyres may skid. Always

drive safely in accordance with the prevail-

ing road condition.

If you operate the right and left paddles si-

multaneously, the regenerative brake force

level may not change.

On vehicles with the adaptive cruise control

system (ACC), you cannot control the regen-

erative brake force level while the adaptive

cruise control system (ACC) is operating.

The buzzer sounds if you operate the pad-

dles.

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To decrease regenerative brake

force

NOTE

Increase in

regenerative

brake force

Decrease in

regenerative

brake force

Repeated continuous operation of a paddle

will continuously change the brake force

levels.

If you turn on the SPORT mode, the regener-

ative braking force level will automatically

switch to B5. After the regenerative braking

force level is switched, the regenerative

braking level can be adjusted by the regener-

ative braking level selector.

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Each time you pull the “+” paddle towards

you, the regenerative brake force lowers by

one level.

If you turn on the cruise control when the

level B0 or B1 (smaller regenerative brake

force) is selected, the level is returned to the

normal level B2 automatically.

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When stronger regenerative braking is gen-

erated, the stop lamps will illuminate even

when the brake pedal is not depressed.

Under the cruise control, the level B0 or B1

cannot be selected. The buzzer sounds if you

try to select these levels.

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S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)

To increase regenerative brake

force

To return to the normal regen-

erative brake force level of B2

CAUTION

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

AWC cannot prevent the natural laws of

physics from acting on the vehicle. This sys-

tem, like any other system, has limits and

cannot help you to maintain traction and

control of the vehicle in all circumstances.

Reckless driving may lead to accidents. It is

the driver’s responsibility to drive carefully.

This means taking into account the traffic,

road and environmental conditions.

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Each time you pull the “−” paddle towards

you, the regenerative brake force rises by one

level.

Pull the “+” paddle for approximately 2 sec-

onds or longer. The select lever position indi-

cator displays “D”.

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Twin Motor 4WD

This system improves vehicle stability per-

formance and fuel economy performance

during acceleration and deceleration by mo-

tors provided at front and rear wheels, re-

spectively, controlling the distribution of a

drive force between the front and rear wheels

optimal for the operation of the driver.

S-AWC (Super All Wheel

Control)

Active yaw control system

(AYC)

The AYC is a system, with a left-right differ-

ential limiting function and yaw control func-

tion, that controls the left-right driving/brak-

ing force by managing the brake.

S-AWC is an integrated vehicle dynamics

control system that helps enhance driving

performance, cornering performance, and ve-

hicle stability over a wide range of driving

conditions through integrated management of

the twin motor 4WD, the AYC (Active Yaw

Control), the ABS and the ASC.

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S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)

Drive mode

Function

CAUTION

This mode can be used on

both dry and wet roads.

The distribution of driv-

ing/braking torque to

Control of the braking force does not en-

hance the stopping performance of the vehi-

cle, therefore, pay careful attention to the

safety of your surroundings when driving.

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NORMAL

each wheel is automati-

cally controlled according

to the driving condition.

Left-right differential limiting

function

The left-right differential limiting function is

a function that enhances driving performance

and vehicle stability by preventing idle spin-

ning of a wheel when driving on a slippery

road or when the road surfaces of left and

right wheels are different.

This mode is for driving

on slippery road surfaces,

such as snow-covered

roads and improves sta-

bility on a slippery road.

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SNOW

LOCK

CAUTION

Use tyres of the same specified size, same

type, same brand and with no wear differ-

ence. If tyres of a different size, type, brand

or degree of wear are used, a warning of EV

system abnormality may be displayed.

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This mode is for driving

where maximum traction

is required. This mode is

suitable for driving on

rough roads or driving in

sand or fresh snow.

Yaw control function

The yaw control function is a function that

enhances vehicle cornering performance and

vehicle stability with management of vehicle

turning power (yaw moment) by controlling

the brake force when the vehicle does not

turn in response to steering input, such as

when the steering wheel is turned quickly or

when driving on a slippery road.

NOTE

Even if the S-AWC drive mode is selected,

after turning the operation mode of the pow-

er switch OFF and turning to ON again, the

S-AWC drive mode is set to “NORMAL”.

The drive mode can be switched while driv-

ing or stopped.

Drive mode switch

When the operation mode of the power

switch is in ON, operate the drive mode

switch (A) to change the S-AWC drive mode.

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S-AWC drive mode

Select the drive mode from the following

three types to suit the driving conditions.

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4-wheel drive operation

Display example

S-AWC drive mode display

WARNING

The S-AWC operation status is displayed.

Always concentrate on your driving first.

Keep your eyes and mind on the road.

Distractions while driving can lead to an

accident.

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4-wheel drive operation

Example: “SNOW” mode is selected.

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 with the regenerative brake

on steep slopes. You should try to avoid driv-

ing 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.

The currently selected drive mode is dis-

played on the multi-information display.

In addition, when the drive mode is changed,

the selected mode appears on the interrupt

display screen of the information screen in

the multi-information display.

The drive mode display will appear on the in-

formation screen for a few seconds, and then

the original screen will return.

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Yaw control function display

The amount of the yaw moment is displayed

as a bar graph.

A,D-

B,C-

Clockwise yaw moment about the

vehicle’s center of gravity

S-AWC operation display

The S-AWC operation status can be dis-

played on the information screen in the multi-

information display.

To display the status, press the multi-infor-

mation display switch to change the informa-

tion screen.

Refer to “Information screen (when the oper-

ation mode is ON)” on page 6-08.

Anticlockwise yaw moment about

the vehicle’s center of gravity

Torque distribution function display

The torque distribution between the front and

rear wheels is displayed in section E of the

meter as a bar graph.

If the red line is on the front, the torque of the

front motor will be high. If it is behind it, the

torque of the rear motor will be high.

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4-wheel drive operation

On snowy or icy roads

WARNING

NOTE

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.

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.

When moving out of mud, sand or fresh

snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not

allow the Plug-in Hybrid EV system output

to increase. In such situations, switching to

“LOCK” with the S-AWC drive mode

switch and temporarily turning off the Ac-

tive Stability Control (ASC) with the “ASC

OFF” switch will make it easier to move out

your vehicle.

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Set the drive mode to “SNOW” in accord-

ance with the road conditions, and then grad-

ually depress the accelerator pedal for a

smooth start.

CAUTION

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Avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration

and sharp turning. Skidding occurs and con-

trol of the vehicle could be lost.

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Follow all instructions and guidelines in

the owner’s manual.

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Keep your speed low and do not drive

faster than conditions allow you to.

NOTE

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The use of snow tyres and/or snow traction

device (tyre chains) is recommended.

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Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,

avoid sudden braking, and use regenerative

braking.

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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

for any damage or injury caused or liability

incurred by improper and negligent opera-

tion of a vehicle by the operator. 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.

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Driving on sandy or rough

roads

Set the drive mode to “LOCK” and then

gradually depress the accelerator pedal for a

smooth start. Keep the pressure on the accel-

erator pedal as constant as possible, and drive

at low speed.

Refer to “Operation under adverse driving

conditions: If your vehicle becomes stuck in

sand, mud or snow” on page 9-20.

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Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation

Climbing/descending sharp

grades

Cautions on handling of 4-

wheel drive vehicles

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 subjected

to excessive loading possibly leading to oil

leakage, component seizure, or other serious

faults.

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Your vehicle may not provide sufficient hill

climbing ability and regenerative brake on

steep slope. Avoid driving on steep slopes

even though the vehicle is a 4-wheel drive

vehicle.

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.

Inspection and maintenance

following rough road

operation

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Pay close attention to the tyres.

Towing

Install only the specified tyres on all

wheels. Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on

page 12-08.

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After operating the vehicle in rough road

conditions, be sure to perform the following

inspection and maintenance procedures:

Be sure all 4 tyres and wheels are the

same size and type.

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Check that the vehicle has not been dam-

aged by rocks, gravel, etc.

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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.

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.

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Good vehicle performance cannot be expec-

ted if there is a difference in wear between

tyres. Refer to “Tyre rotation” on page 11-11.

Remove the insects, dried grass, etc.

clogging the radiator core.

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Check the tyre inflation pressure regular-

ly.

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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.

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EV switch

If the EV switch is pressed, you can drive the

vehicle by using only the EV drive mode as

much as possible, even if the accelerator ped-

al is roughly depressed.

To cancel the EV priority mode, press the EV

switch again.

When the operation mode of the power

switch is put in OFF, the EV priority mode

will be cancelled.

When switching to the EV priority mode, on

the information screen in the multi informa-

tion display, a screen showing the EV priority

mode is displayed. The EV priority mode in-

dication on the upper left of the screen also

indicates the engine operating state. When

the engine is not running, it is displayed in

blue, and when the engine is running, it is

displayed in gray.

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.

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Jacking up a 4-wheel drive ve-

hicle

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WARNING

Do not turn on the Plug-in Hybrid EV

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System or turn a jacked-up wheel when

the vehicle is jacked up. The tyre in con-

tact with the ground may turn and the ve-

hicle may come off the jack, possibly lead-

ing to an accident. Besides, do not touch

the high-voltage area.

EV switch

To drive the vehicle without starting the en-

gine as much as possible, the EV priority

mode can be used.

This mode helps to drive the vehicle at a

place needed for concern of noises and ex-

haust gas emissions, such as residential areas

etc.

To switch to the EV priority mode, press the

EV switch with operation mode of the power

switch in ON.

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EV switch

1: Engine is not running (blue)

2: Engine is running (gray)

NOTE

When the drive battery temperature is too

cold.

If you select warm air with the air condition-

er switch during driving in the EV priority

mode, the message will appear in the multi

information display. (except for vehicles

with electric heater)

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NOTE

While driving the vehicle in the EV priority

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mode, if the engine automatically starts

while the vehicle is accelerating, the vehicle

may accelerate more quickly.

In the following conditions, the EV priority

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mode cannot be used even if the EV switch

is pressed, a buzzer will sound and the mes-

sage will appear in the multi information

display.

When using the EV priority mode is limi-

ted to protect the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-

tem.

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In any of the situations listed below, the EV

priority mode will be automatically cancel-

led and the message will appear in the multi

information display.

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When the remaining power in the drive

battery is low.

Charge the drive battery.

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When the remaining power in the drive

battery becomes low.

•

Charge the drive battery.

While the following message is displayed in

the multi information display, the EV priori-

ty mode cannot be used even if the EV

switch is pressed, a buzzer will sound.

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When the cruise control or the adaptive

cruise control system (ACC) is operating.

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If you want to use the EV priority mode,

cancel the cruise control or the ACC.

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SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

NOTE

When the vehicle speed of the cruise con-

trol or the ACC is set.

If the EV switch is pressed during the heat-

ing of the air conditioner, the message will

appear in the multi information display. (ex-

cept for vehicles with electric heater)

If the ambient temperature is low, the engine

may start for heating when the Plug-in Hy-

brid EV system is started with air condition-

er performed.

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If you want to stop the engine running, se-

lect the EV priority mode with the operation

mode of the power switch in ON before

starting the Plug-in Hybrid EV system.

In the EV priority mode, the accelerator ped-

al response may be negative even if the ac-

celerator pedal is depressed or released.

The motor output in the EV priority mode

may decrease due to the deteriorated drive

battery or the ambient temperature falls. In

such a case, start the engine by cancelling

the EV priority mode to secure the motor

output.

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If you want to use the EV priority mode,

cancel the cruise control or the ACC.

When the drive battery temperature be-

comes too cold.

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When the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch or

the SPORT mode switch is pressed while

driving in the EV priority mode, the mode

changes to the selected mode.

If the EV switch is pressed, the mode is re-

turned to the EV priority mode.

However, the mode may not return to the EV

priority mode depending on the remaining

power in the drive battery.

In any of the situations listed below, the EV

priority mode continues even if the engine is

automatically started.

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SAVE/CHARGE mode

switch

When the protecting device of the Plug-in

Hybrid EV System is operated.

If you press the switch with the operation

mode of the power switch in ON, you can

change the drive battery mode in the order of

SAVE, CHARGE, OFF, SAVE.

When the accelerator pedal is fully de-

pressed.

When the vehicle speed is over 130 km/h

(80 mph).

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When the demister switch is pressed.

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SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

When the battery save mode is activated, the

engine will start in order to preserve the re-

maining power of the drive battery and the

vehicle will operate in the series hybrid mode

or the parallel hybrid mode depending on the

remaining power in the drive battery.

NOTE

the message will appear in the multi-infor-

mation display.

When the engine coolant temperature is

high.

•

When the remaining fuel quantity is low.

•

To cancel the battery save mode, press the

SAVE/CHARGE mode switch twice.

When the operation mode of the power

switch is put in OFF, the battery save mode

will be cancelled.

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If the battery save mode is activated, the fol-

lowing image is displayed on the information

screen in the multi-information display.

In any of the situations listed below, the bat-

tery save mode will be automatically cancel-

led and the message will appear in the multi-

information display.

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When the engine coolant temperature be-

comes high.

•

When the remaining fuel quantity be-

comes low.

•

NOTE

Battery save mode

The engine may stop when the vehicle stops

or is running.

Even if the battery save mode is selected, the

engine may not start depending on the con-

dition of the remaining drive battery capaci-

ty or the Plug-in Hybrid EV system control.

In the following conditions, the battery save

mode cannot be used even if the battery save

mode is selected, a buzzer will sound and

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To save the remaining power in the drive bat-

tery while driving, the battery save mode can

be used. This mode helps preserve the electri-

cal power in the drive battery for later use,

such as in a residential area, or to use at your

destination. The battery save mode can also

be used to reduce electric power consumption

from the drive battery during high-speed

driving.

When one of the following switches is press-

ed while driving in the battery save mode,

the mode changes to the selected mode.

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SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

EV switch

SPORT mode switch

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SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

NOTE

WARNING

NOTE

Refer to “Battery charge mode” on page

7-29, “EV switch” on page 7-25 or

“SPORT mode switch” on page 7-30.

If the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch is

pressed once, the mode is returned to the

battery save mode.

When you leave the vehicle, be sure to

stopped the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

Refer to “Parking” on page 7-06

Only use the battery charge mode in a

well ventilated space.

The engine will start when the vehicle is in

the battery charge mode, and this can

cause carbon monoxide to build up caus-

ing carbon monoxide poisoning. Be sure

to use at the well-ventilated place.

Do not use the battery charge mode near

flammable objects such as dried grass or

paper etc. There is a possibility of starting

a fire due to the high exhaust pipe temper-

ature.

sound and the message will appear in the

multi-information display.

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When the engine coolant temperature is

high.

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When the remaining fuel quantity is low.

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Battery charge mode

To charge the drive battery while driving, the

battery charge mode can be used. It is recom-

mended to use this mode before driving up

long hills or mountain roads.

When the battery charge mode is activated,

the engine will start to charge the drive bat-

tery to nearly full.

To cancel the battery charge mode, press the

SAVE/CHARGE mode switch once.

When the operation mode of the power

switch is put in OFF, the battery charge mode

will be cancelled.

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In any of the situations listed below, the bat-

tery charge mode will be automatically can-

celled and the message will appear in the

multi-information display.

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When the engine coolant temperature be-

comes high.

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CAUTION

When the remaining fuel quantity be-

comes low.

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While the battery charge mode is activated,

do not cover the front of the vehicle with

anything including a car cover. Doing so

could cause the engine to overheat.

If the battery charge mode is activated, the

following image is displayed on the informa-

tion screen in the multi-information display.

NOTE

Even if the battery charge mode is selected,

the engine may not start depending on the

condition of the remaining drive battery ca-

pacity or the Plug-in Hybrid EV system con-

trol.

In the following conditions, the battery

charge mode cannot be used even if the bat-

tery charge mode is selected, a buzzer will

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It is recommended to use the battery charge

mode at least 20 minutes before you climb,

in order to continue a speed of more than

100 km/h (62 mph), or when a long slope

(gradient of more than 4 %) is expected.

(According to a towing weight, it may not be

able to continue the speed.)

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SPORT mode switch

NOTE

SPORT mode switch

When using the battery charge mode with a

vehicle that has stopped in the heath a long

time, it may not charge.

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The SPORT mode switch is used when doing

powerful sporty driving on mountain roads

and uphill slopes.

Quick acceleration in response to the opera-

tion of the accelerator pedal and quick decel-

eration by strong regenerative braking force

are possible.

The SPORT mode can be used when the

SPORT mode switch is pressed while the

READY indicator light is on.

To cancel, press the switch again or turn off

the power mode.

The charging time close to full charge of the

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drive battery becomes longer depending on

the condition of the drive battery, a driving

condition or a environment.

WARNING

The engine may stop near full charge.

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If a large regenerative braking force is ap-

plied, the stop lamps will be automatically

illuminated.

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If you use the battery charge mode, in order

to generate electricity using gasoline, the

fuel consumption will suffer.

We recommend you to consider the environ-

ment.

When the engine is started while parking,

there is a risk of receiving a penalty due to

idling stop ordinances.

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NOTE

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Selecting the SPORT mode makes the en-

gine easier to start. Also, since the response

to the operation of the accelerator pedal be-

comes better, there may be a shock when

stepping on the accelerator pedal.

When SPORT mode is selected, the regener-

ative braking force automatically switches to

B5. After switching, you can change to your

favorite regenerative braking force with the

Regenerative braking level selector. → “Re-

generative braking level selector (paddle

type)” P. 7-18

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You should use the battery charge mode that

conforms to the relevant municipality.

Also, if the engine is started, ensure there is

sufficient fuel in the fuel tank so that the en-

gine does not run out of fuel.

When the EV switch or the SPORT mode

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switch is pressed while driving in the battery

charge mode, the mode changes to the selec-

ted mode.

Refer to “EV switch” on page 7-25 or

“SPORT mode switch” on page 7-30.

If the SAVE/CHARGE mode switch is

pressed twice, the mode is returned to the

battery charge mode.

When you select the SPORT mode in situa-

tions such as the following, a large regenera-

tive braking force may not work.

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If the SPORT mode is activated, the follow-

ing display appears on the information screen

in the multi-information display.

When the driving battery temperature is

high or low.

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When the driving battery is close to fully

charged, or when it is fully charged.

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)

When the vehicle speed is approximately

3 km/h (2 mph) or less with engine not

running and the brake pedal is not de-

pressed.

When the vehicle speed is approximately

3 km/h (2 mph) to 35 km/h (22 mph) and

engine is not running.

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NOTE

If you select the cruise control or the Adap-

tive Cruise Control System (ACC), the re-

generative braking level will be D while

driving in the SPORT mode.

The regenerative brake force becomes B5

when the SPORT mode is returned by can-

celling the cruise control or the Adaptive

Cruise Control System (ACC).

When the remaining amount of fuel becomes

little, the SPORT mode will be automatically

cancelled and the message will appear in the

multi-information display.

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The sound does not start in the following ca-

ses.

When the remaining amount of fuel is small,

the SPORT mode cannot be used even if the

SPORT mode switch is pressed.

When the vehicle speed is approximately

3 km/h (2 mph) or less and the brake

pedal is depressed.

When the vehicle speed is approximately

35 km/h (22 mph) or more.

When the select position is in the “P”

(PARK) position.

When the AVAS OFF indicator in the

meter is illuminating.

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If you want to use the SPORT mode, refuel

the vehicle.

When the following switch is turned on

while driving in the SPORT mode, the mode

changes to the selected mode.

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EV switch

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SAVE/CHARGE mode switch

Drive mode switch

ECO mode switch

If you want to use the SPORT mode, refuel

the vehicle.

When the engine is running.

While the following message is displayed in

the multi-information display, the SPORT

mode cannot be used even if the SPORT

mode switch is pressed and a buzzer will

sound.

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting

System (AVAS)

The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

(AVAS) is a device that uses sound to alert

pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle.

The system operates when the vehicle speed

is approximately 35 km/h (22 mph) or less

and the engine is not running.

The sound starts when the AVAS is operated

in the following conditions.

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Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)

When the operation mode is set to “ON”, the

AVAS OFF indicator comes on and goes out

after a few seconds.

When pressing the AVAS OFF switch once

again, the AVAS is activated and the AVAS

OFF indicator goes off.

CAUTION

Always confirm the indication lamp goes off

before driving.

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If the indication lamp blinks, the operation

mode is put in OFF, and the operation mode

is put in ON once again. It is normal if the

indication lamp goes off. If the indication

lamp blinks again, have the vehicle inspec-

ted at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point as soon as possible.

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AVAS OFF switch

If the operation mode is put in ON, the AVAS

is automatically turned on.

The AVAS should be turned on while normal

driving.

When driving on the freeway etc., it is possi-

ble to turn off the AVAS by pressing the

AVAS OFF switch.

When pressing the AVAS OFF switch, the au-

dible alarm does not sound and the AVAS

OFF indicator illuminates.

WARNING

Even if the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-

tem (AVAS) sounds, pay special attention

to pedestrians.

Pedestrians may not notice the oncoming

vehicle, which may cause an accident re-

sulting in serious personal injury or

death.

WARNING

Never turn the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting

System (AVAS) off if there is a possibility

that pedestrians pass by.

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NOTE

If the operation mode is put in OFF, while

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the AVAS has been turned off, and the oper-

ation mode is put in ON once again, the

AVAS is activated.

If the AVAS OFF switch is continuously

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pressed after the AVAS is turned off, the in-

correct operation prevention function is trig-

gered and the system turns on again.

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Braking

When driving down a long hill

WARNING

Braking

Do not turn off the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System while your vehicle is in motion. If

you turn off the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-

tem 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.

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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.

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.

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CAUTION

Avoid driving habits that cause heavy brak-

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ing and never “ride” the brakes by resting

your foot on the brake pedal while driving.

It causes brake overheating and fade.

Warning display

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CAUTION

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 6-55 and “Brake warning display” on

page 6-57.

Put the select position to “B” (REGENERA-

TIVE BRAKE) according to the grade of the

slope and vehicle speed, and use the service

brake in combination with the regenerative

brake as required.

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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.

If the brake pedal is continuously or fre-

quently depressed on downhill roads, the

service brake could overheat and the

brake performance will be reduced.

•

When brakes are wet

If regenerative braking is applied continu-

ously on downhill roads, the regenerative

brake may temporarily turn off.

•

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.

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Brake auto hold

CAUTION

WARNING

NOTE

Effectiveness of the regenerative brake be-

Driving with worn brake pads will make

it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-

dent.

While operating the brake auto hold system,

you may hear an operation noise to increase

braking force when the system detected the

movement of the vehicle. This does not indi-

cate a malfunction.

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comes weak when the drive battery is close

to full charge and loses its effect at the full

charge.

In this case, since the foot brake is effective,

use the foot brake and slow down your vehi-

cle speed beforehand.

The energy usage indicator stops swaying in

the charge zone closer to full charge.

Refer to “Energy usage indicator” on page

6-02.

In such case, drive at low speed in advance.

And if needed use the foot brake to slow

down the vehicle speed before the vehicle

speed increases.

Brake auto hold

How to use brake auto hold

To turn on brake auto hold

When the vehicle is stopped at traffic signals

etc., the vehicle can be held stationary with

the brake auto hold system even if you re-

lease your foot from the brake pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the

brakes are released.

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If the brake auto hold switch is pressed while

all of the following conditions are met, the

system will change to the standby state and

the indication lamp (A) on the switch comes

on.

The regenerative brake comes to be effective

if the drive battery remaining power is con-

sumed.

WARNING

Do not overly rely on the brake auto hold

system. On a steep slope, depress the

brake pedal firmly because the system

may not hold the vehicle stationary.

The operation mode of the power switch

is in the “ON” position.

The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

The driver’s door is closed.

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Brake pad

Never leave the vehicle while it is being

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Avoid hard braking situations.

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stopped by the brake auto hold system.

When leaving the vehicle, apply the park-

ing brake and put the select position to

the “P” (PARK) position.

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.

Do not use the brake auto hold system

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when driving on slippery roads. The sys-

tem may not hold the vehicle stationary

and an accident could occur.

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Brake auto hold

The brake auto hold indication lamp in the

instrument cluster will come on while the

system activates.

NOTE

When the brake auto hold system cannot be

used, a buzzer will sound and the following

warning will appear on the information

screen in the multi information display.

When there is a malfunction in the sys-

tem.

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If this warning appears, confirm that all of

the conditions for system operation are

met and that there is no malfunction in the

system.

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If you keep pressing the brake auto hold

switch after setting the brake auto hold to

ON (stand by), the brake auto hold will re-

turn to OFF as a protection function is oper-

ated.

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After returning to OFF, the brake auto hold

will not be switched to ON (stand by) even

if the brake auto hold switch is pressed. To

set the brake auto hold to ON, restart the

Plug-in hybrid EV system and press the

brake auto hold switch again.

If this warning appears, fasten the driver’s

seat belt.

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CAUTION

Release the brake pedal after the brake auto

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hold indication lamp is illuminated.

To activate brake auto hold

NOTE

When the vehicle is stopped by depressing

the brake pedal with the select position in any

position other than “P” (PARK) or “R” (RE-

VERSE), the brake auto hold activates and

the vehicle will be held stationary.

In the following situations, the brake auto

hold system may not operate temporarily.

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If any of the following occurs while the sys-

tem is standby state, the brake auto hold sys-

tem will be turned off automatically and the

indication lamp on the switch goes off.

A buzzer will sound and the message will

appear on the information screen in the multi

information display.

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The vehicle is stopped on a slippery road.

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The vehicle was stopped while the steer-

ing wheel was turned all the way to the

left or right.

The vehicle is being turned on a parking

lot turntable.

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When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

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If this occurs, the brake auto hold system

will return to the normal operation if you de-

When the driver’s door is opened.

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Hill start assist

To turn off brake auto hold

NOTE

Press the brake auto hold switch to turn brake

auto hold off. The indication lamp on the

switch goes off.

If you want to turn off the system while the

brake auto hold indication lamp is illumina-

ted, press the switch while depressing the

brake pedal.

press the accelerator pedal and the vehicle

starts moving again.

If the following operation is performed, the

brake auto hold will be deactivated and the

brake auto hold indication lamp in the in-

strument cluster goes off.

When the system detects the vehicle slid-

ing down a slope.

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When putting the select position to the

“P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position

while depressing the brake pedal.

When the Electric parking brake is ap-

plied by using the Electric parking brake

switch.

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If the Electric parking brake cannot be ap-

plied automatically due to the system mal-

function, the message will appear on the

information screen in the multi informa-

tion display. Depress the brake pedal.

NOTE

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If the brake auto hold system is turned off

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without the brake pedal being depressed, a

buzzer will sound and the message will ap-

pear on the information screen in the multi

information display.

While the vehicle is held stationary with the

brake auto hold system, the Electric parking

brake will be automatically applied under

the following conditions, and a buzzer will

sound and the message will appear on the in-

formation screen in the multi information

display.

After approximately 10 minutes have

elapsed while applying the brake auto

hold system.

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When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

When the driver’s door is opened.

When the operation mode of the power

switch is put in OFF.

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To start the vehicle

Depress the acceleration pedal with the select

position in any position other than “P”

(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).

Hill start assist

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.

The brakes are released, and the brake auto

hold indication lamp in the instrument cluster

will go off.

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Hill start assist

3. Release the brake pedal and the hill start

assist will maintain the braking force ap-

plied while stopped for approximately 2

seconds.

4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the

hill start assist will gradually decrease

the braking force as the vehicle starts

moving.

Warning lamp

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.

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Warning display

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.

Do not turn the operation mode in ACC or

OFF while the hill start assist is operating.

The hill start assist could stop operating,

which could result in an accident.

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NOTE

The hill start assist is activated when all of

the following conditions are met.

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CAUTION

The Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operat-

ing.

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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 Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

Restart the Plug-in Hybrid EV System and

check whether the display/indicator goes

out, in which case the hill start assist is

working normally again.

If they remain displayed or reappear fre-

quently, it is not necessary to stop the vehi-

cle immediately, but the vehicle should be

inspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point as soon as possible.

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(The hill start assist will not be activated

while the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is

starting or immediately after the Plug-in

Hybrid EV System has started.)

The select position is in any position other

than “P” or “N”.

The vehicle is completely stationary, with

the brake pedal depressed.

The parking brake is released.

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To operate

1. Stop the vehicle completely using the

brake pedal.

2. Put the select position to the “D” posi-

tion.

The hill start assist will not operate if the ac-

celerator pedal is depressed before the brake

pedal is released.

The hill start assist also operates when re-

versing on an uphill slope.

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NOTE

Warning display

When reversing on an uphill slope, put the

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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-

tem, the following Warning lamp/Warning

display will turn on.

select position to the “R” position.

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Brake assist system

NOTE

CAUTION

Brake assist system

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 depressed suddenly while sta-

tionary. This does not indicate a malfunction

and the brake assist system is operating nor-

mally.

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 7-40.

Refer to “ASC warning lamp/display” on

page 7-44.

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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.

NOTE

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[Activating condition for the emergency stop

signal system]

It activates when all of the following condi-

tions are met.

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CAUTION

The vehicle speed is approximately

55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.

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When the anti-lock brake system warning

lamp or only Active Stability Control warn-

ing lamp illuminate, the brake assist system

in not functioning.

The brake assist system is not a device de-

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signed to exercise braking force greater than

its capacity. Make sure to always keep a suf-

ficient distance between your vehicle and a

vehicle in front of you without relying too

much on the brake assist system.

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).

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Emergency stop signal

system

[Deactivating condition for the emergency

stop signal system]

It deactivates when one of the following

conditions is met.

NOTE

Once the brake assist system is operational,

it maintains great braking force even if the

brake pedal is lightly released.

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.

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The brake pedal is released.

The hazard warning flasher switch is

pressed.

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To stop its operation, completely remove

your foot from the brake pedal.

The system judges that it was not sudden

braking from the vehicle deceleration and

the operating condition of the anti-lock

brake system (ABS).

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor

driving surfaces.

You will hear the operation sound of the

motor coming from the Plug-in Hybrid

EV System compartment immediately

following start off after starting the Plug-

in Hybrid EV System. If the brake pedal

is depressed at that moment, you can

feel the brake pedal pulsating.

This pulsation is due to the self-diagno-

sis operation of the ABS and does not

indicate a malfunction.

The ABS will operate after the vehicle

has accelerated to a speed in excess of

approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops

operating when the vehicle decelerates

to a speed below about 5 km/h (3 mph).

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Anti-lock brake system

(ABS)

Operation of ABS is not restricted to sit-

uations where brakes are applied sud-

denly. This system may also operate to

prevent wheel lock when you are driving

over manholes, steel road-work plates,

or the vehicle is driven over steps or lev-

el differences in the road, road markings,

or other surfaces which are difficult for

the wheels to grip.

When the ABS is activated, you may

feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vi-

brations of the vehicle body and steering

wheel. You may also hear a characteris-

tic noise. At this time, you may feel as if

the pedal attempts to resist being de-

pressed.

This is a normal result of the ABS oper-

ation, and does not indicate a problem.

If this situation occurs, depress the

brake pedal more firmly in order to

operate the ABS. Do not pump the

brake. This will result in reduced

braking performance.

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Environmental conditions can have an effect

on braking. During sudden braking when

there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the road

surface, a skid may occur. In this situation,

steering control and braking effectiveness is

reduced and the stopping distance is in-

creased. The vehicle may also go into an un-

controlled spin.

The ABS helps prevent the wheels from lock-

ing during braking, thus maintaining direc-

tional stability, ensuring controllability and

providing optimum braking force.

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CAUTION

Operating hints

Even the ABS cannot prevent the natural

laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. It

cannot for instance avoid accidents that may

result from excessive speed on bends or fol-

lowing another vehicle too closely or aqua-

planing. It should remain the driver’s task to

observe safety precautions to judge speeds

and brake applications correctly in such con-

ditions.

Be sure to use tyres of the same type and

size on 4 wheels.

If tyre types or sizes are mixed, ABS may

not function normally.

Always maintain the same distance from

the vehicle in front of you as you would

for a vehicle not equipped with ABS.

Compared with vehicles not fitted with

ABS, your vehicle may require a longer

stopping distance in the following cases:

• Driving on gravel or snow-covered

roads.

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• Driving with snow traction device

(tyre chains) installed.

• Driving on roads where the road sur-

face is pitted or has other differences

in surface height.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

If you start Plug-in Hybrid EV System

when the auxiliary battery voltage is in-

sufficient, ABS warning lamp/display

may illuminate, but this is not a failure

of ABS. When the drive battery is charg-

ed, the auxiliary battery is also charged,

and the warning lamp/display will go

out. If the warning lamp/display contin-

ues illuminating even after the battery is

sufficiently charged or the warning

lamp/display illuminates frequently,

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CAUTION

Never install

a

limited-slip differential,

Any of the following warning lamp/display

behaviour indicates that the ABS is not func-

tioning and only the standard brake system

is working. (The standard brake system is

functioning normally.) If this happens, take

your vehicle to a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

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which is not MITSUBISHI MOTORS GEN-

UINE parts, as the ABS may not function

normally.

We recommend you to consult

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

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When 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.

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ABS warning lamp/display

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have your vehicle inspected by

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Warning lamp

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point.

The warning display appears while driv-

ing.

If the ABS warning lamp/

display and brake warning

lamp/display illuminate at the

same time

If the warning lamp/display il-

luminate while driving

Warning display

If only the ABS warning lamp/

display illuminate

Warning lamp

Avoid hard braking and high-speed driv-

ing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Restart the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

and check to see whether the lamp goes

out after a few minutes driving; if it then

remains off during driving, there is no

problem.

However, if the lamp does not go out, or

if it lights up again when the vehicle is

driven, we recommend you to have the

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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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 operation

mode is put in ON and goes off a few sec-

onds later.

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Electric power steering system (EPS)

When doing this, be careful not to damage

the wheel speed sensors (A) and cables loca-

ted at each wheel on vehicles equipped with

an ABS.

Warning display

WARNING

Do not stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-

tem while the vehicle is moving. Stopping

the Plug-in Hybrid EV System would

make the steering wheel extremely hard

to turn, possibly resulting in an accident.

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Front

Rear

NOTE

During repeated full-lock turning of the

steering wheel (for example, while you are

manoeuvring the vehicle into

a parking

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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.

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 immediately

and contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

Electric power steering

system (EPS)

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.

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The power steering system operates while the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operating.

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.

NOTE

The ABS warning lamp and brake warning

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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

After driving on snowy roads, remove any

snow and ice which may have become ad-

hered to the wheel areas.

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Active stability control (ASC)

Electric power steering system

warning display

Active stability control

(ASC)

CAUTION

Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip

differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC

may stop functioning properly.

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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.

NOTE

An operation noise may be emitted from the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System compartment in

the following situations. The sound is asso-

ciated 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 malfunction.

If there is a malfunction in the system, the

warning display will appear on the informa-

tion screen in the multi information display.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ® p. 7-39

Traction control function ® p. 7-43

Stability control function ® p. 7-43

CAUTION

When the operation mode is put in ON.

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When the vehicle is driven for a while af-

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ter the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is

turned on.

If the warning display appears while the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operating,

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have the vehicle inspected by

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CAUTION

When the ASC is activated, you may feel a

vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-

ing sound from the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-

tem 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.

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point as soon as possible.

It may become harder to turn the steering

wheel.

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

cannot prevent the natural laws of physics

from acting on the vehicle.

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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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Active stability control (ASC)

Traction control function

ASC OFF switch

CAUTION

On slippery surfaces, the traction control

function prevents the drive wheels from ex-

cessive spinning, 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.

The ASC is automatically activated when the

operation mode is put in ON. You can deacti-

vate 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

indicator is turned off.

If you continue to race the tyre by depress-

ing the accelerator pedal too much while

ASC is turned off, parts such as the transaxle

may be damaged and this could lead to an

accident.

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NOTE

When moving out of mud, sand or fresh

snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not

allow the Plug-in Hybrid EV System output

to increase. In such situations, switching to

“LOCK” with the Drive mode switch and

temporarily turning off the Active Stability

Control (ASC) with the ASC OFF switch

will make it easier to move out your vehicle.

Refer to “Operation under adverse driving

conditions: If your vehicle becomes stuck in

sand, mud or snow” on page 9-20.

By pressing the “ASC OFF” switch, both the

stability control function and the traction

control function are turned OFF.

If you continue to press the ASC OFF switch

after the ASC is turned off, the “mistaken

operation protection function” will activate

and the ASC will turn back on.

CAUTION

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When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy

road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive

the vehicle at moderate speeds.

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Stability control function

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 Plugin

Hybrid EV System output and the brake on

each wheel.

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CAUTION

For safety reasons, the ASC OFF switch

should be operated when your vehicle is

stopped.

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NOTE

The stability control function operates at

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

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Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in

normal circumstances.

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ASC operation indicator or

ASC OFF indicator

In case you turn off the ASC to move out

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from mud or sand etc., press the ASC OFF

switch to activate the ASC quickly after

moving out, and do not turn off the ASC un-

less it is necessary.

ASC operation indicator

The indicator will blink when

the ASC is operating.

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Cruise control*

ASC OFF indicator

NOTE

CAUTION

The system may be malfunctioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop

the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

Restart the Plug-in Hybrid EV System and

check whether the display/indicator goes

out. If they go out, there is no abnormal con-

dition. If they do not go out or appear fre-

quently, it is not necessary to stop the vehi-

cle immediately, but we recommend you to

have your vehicle inspected.

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This indicator will turn on

when the ASC is turned off

with the ASC OFF switch.

The indicator may turn on when you start

the Plug-in Hybrid EV System. This means

that the battery voltage momentarily drop-

ped when the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

was started. It does not indicate a malfunc-

tion, provided that the indicator goes out im-

mediately.

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CAUTION

When

indicator blinks, ASC is operating,

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which means that the road is slippery or that

your vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip.

If this happens, drive slower with less accel-

erator input.

If the temperature in the braking system con-

tinues to increase due to continuous brake

control on a slippery road surface, the in-

dicator will blink. To prevent the brake sys-

tem from overheating, the brake control of

the traction control function will be tempora-

rily suspended.

ASC warning lamp/display

If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-

tem, the following warning lamp/warning

display will turn on.

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Cruise control*

Cruise control is an automatic speed control

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

vated at approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or

more.

Warning lamp

- ASC operation indicator

The Plug-in Hybrid EV System control of

the traction control function and normal

brake operation will not be affected. Park

your vehicle in a safe place. When the tem-

perature in the braking system has come

down, the indicator will be turned off and

the traction control function will start operat-

ing again.

- ASC OFF indicator

Warning display

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.

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Cruise control*

C- "RES +" switch

NOTE

Used to increase the set speed and to re-

turn to the original set speed.

D- “CANCEL” switch

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.

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Used to deactivate the set speed driving.

2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired

speed, then push down and release the

"SET -" switch (B). The vehicle will

then maintain the desired speed.

The “SET” indicator appears on the in-

formation screen in the meter cluster.

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.

The regenerative level B0 or B1 cannot be

selected under the cruise control. The buzzer

sounds if you try to select these levels.

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NOTE

When operating the cruise control switches,

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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.

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Cruise control switches

To activate

1. With the operation mode in ON, press

the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

switch (A) to turn on the cruise control.

The indicator display in the meter cluster

will come on.

NOTE

When you release the "SET -" switch (B),

the vehicle speed will be set.

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A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch

Used to turn on and off the cruise con-

trol.

To increase the set speed

There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.

B- "SET -" switch

Used to reduce the set speed and to set

the desired speed.

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Cruise control*

When you reach your desired speed, release

the switch. Your new cruising speed is now

set.

"RES +" switch

Accelerator pedal

Push up and hold the "RES +" switch (C)

while driving at the set speed, and your speed

will then gradually increase.

When you reach your desired speed, release

the switch. Your new cruising speed is now

set.

While driving at the set speed, use the accel-

erator pedal to reach your desired speed and

then push down the "SET -" switch (B) and

release the switch momentarily to set a new

desired cruising speed.

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To slow down your speed in small amounts,

push down the "SET -" switch (B) for less

than approximately 1 second and release it.

Each time you push down the "SET -" switch

(B), your vehicle will slow down by approxi-

mately 1.6 km/h (1 mph).

To decrease the set speed

There are 2 ways to decrease the set speed.

To increase your speed in small amounts,

push up the "RES +" switch (C) for less than

approximately 1 second and release it.

Each time you press the "RES +" switch (C),

your vehicle will go approximately 1.6 km/h

(1 mph) faster.

"SET -" switch

Push down and hold the "SET -" switch (B)

while driving at the set speed, and your speed

will slow down gradually.

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Cruise control*

Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page

7-48.

Brake pedal

To temporarily increase or de-

crease the speed

While driving at the set speed, use the brake

pedal, which disengages the cruise control,

then push down the "SET -" switch (B) and To temporarily increase the

release the switch momentarily to set a new speed

desired cruising speed.

Depress the accelerator pedal as you would

normally. When you release the pedal, you

will return to your set speed.

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To deactivate

The set speed driving can be deactivated as

follows:

Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

switch (A) (Cruise control will be turned

off.)

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Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).

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NOTE

In some driving conditions, the set speed

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driving may be deactivated. If this happens,

refer to “To activate” on page 7-45 and re-

peat the speed setting procedure.

To temporarily decrease the

speed

Depress the brake pedal to decrease the

speed. To return to the previously set speed,

push up the "RES +" switch (C).

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Cruise control*

Depress the brake pedal.

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WARNING

NOTE

Although the set speed driving will be de-

activated when shifting to the “N” (NEU-

TRAL) position, never move the selector

lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position

while driving.

The selector lever is shifted to “B” when

the select position is in “R”.

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To resume the set speed

You would have no regenerative brake

and could cause a serious accident.

If the set driving speed is deactivated by the

condition described in “To deactivate” on

page 7-47, you can resume the previously set

speed by pushing up the "RES +" switch (C)

while driving at a speed of approximately

40 km/h (25 mph) or higher. The “SET” indi-

cator appears on the information screen in the

meter cluster.

CAUTION

When the set speed driving is deactivated

automatically in any situation other than

those listed above, there may be a system

malfunction.

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The set speed driving is deactivated automat-

ically in any of the following ways.

Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

switch to turn off the cruise control and have

your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

When your speed slows to approximate-

ly 15 km/h (9 mph) or more below the

set speed because of a hill, etc.

When your speed slows to approximate-

ly 40 km/h (25 mph) or less.

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NOTE

When the Active Stability Control

(ASC) starts operating.

You cannot operate the regenerative brake

while the adaptive cruise control system

(ACC) is operating.

If you perform the following operation, the

buzzer may sound and the select position

may automatically shift to “N” position.

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Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)”

on page 7-42.

The electrical parking switch is pressed

during driving.

The selector lever is shifted to “R” during

driving forward.

The selector lever is shifted to “D” during

driving backward.

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Under either of the following conditions,

however, using the switch does not allow you

to resume the previously set speed. In these

situations, repeat the speed setting procedure:

The CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

switch is pressed.

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Speed Limiter*

The operation mode is put in OFF.

The indicator display goes off.

In this case, when vehicle speed keeps ex-

ceeding set speed about +3 km/h (2 mph) for

about 30 seconds after the alert message is

appeared, beep alert is sounded for about 10

seconds at the most.

If the vehicle speeds decreases less than set

speeds after the alert message is appeared,

the message is disappeared. When beep alert

is sounding, the beep alert also goes off.

A- SPEED LIMITER ON/OFF switch

To turn on/off the Speed Limiter.

B- SET - switch

To set the current vehicle speed to a set

speed decrease the set speed.

C- RES + switch

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Speed Limiter*

The Speed Limiter is a driver assist function

to prevent from exceeding the speed set by

driver while Plug-in Hybrid EV System pow-

er control.

To resume the Speed Limiter with set

speed memorized or increase the set

speed.

D- CANCEL switch

To cancel the Speed Limiter.

NOTE

CAUTION

Because the system does not use service

brake (hydraulic brake), the vehicle speed

may exceed the set speed on the downhill.

If a driver wants to keep the vehicle speed in

such a situation, he/she must put on a service

brake.

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However, this gives priority to audio and

visual signal of safety reasons or driver’s de-

mand.

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NOTE

Press the switch one by one.

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The Speed Limiter may be cancelled auto-

matically, if two or more switches are press-

ed at the same time.

Speed Limiter control switches

There are 4 switches which relate to the

Speed Limiter on the steering wheel.

If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed

(about 3 km/h (2 mph)), the indicator will

brink in the combination meter.

If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed

about +3 km/h (2 mph) more than about 5

seconds after indicated alert message, beep

alert is sounded for about 10 seconds at the

most.

While running without alert message, if you

decrease the set speed and vehicle speed is

more than set speed about +3 km/h (2 mph),

alert message is displayed but beep alert is

delayed.

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Speed Limiter*

A- Control state

Speed Limiter information on

the multi information display

area

The Speed Limiter information is displayed

on the multi information display area in the

combination meter.

To activate

There are 3 control states as below.

LIMIT OFF

When the Speed Limiter is in

STANDBY, the vehicle speed can ex-

ceed the set speed

Accelerate or decelerate to your desired

speed, and push down the SET - switch (B).

The Speed Limiter memorizes the current ve-

hicle speed when you release the SET -

switch (B). Now, the Speed Limiter starts

controlling in order not to exceed the set

speed.

LIMIT

When the Speed Limiter is in opera-

tion. The vehicle is controlled in order

not to exceed the set speed.

OVER LIMIT

When the vehicle speed is exceeding

the set speed by more than about

3 km/h (2 mph)

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B- SPEED LIMITER ON indication

When the Speed Limiter is started up,

the Speed Limiter’s symbol appears.

C- Set speed

Set speed appears if it is stored.

To start up

First of all, press the ON/OFF switch in order

to power up the Speed Limiter when the op-

eration mode in ON.

The Speed Limiter indication will be ap-

peared in the combination meter.

If the current vehicle speed is lower than

about 30 km/h (19 mph) (settable minimum

speed), the set speed is set at about 30 km/h

(19 mph).

The set speed is displayed in the combination

meter.

And, control state “LIMIT” is displayed in

the combination meter.

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Speed Limiter*

Accelerate to driver’s desired vehicle speed

and push down SET - switch (B) and release.

To increase the set speed

By using the CANCEL switch,

the accelerator pedal and the

SET - switch

Press the CANCEL switch (D) to deactivate

the Speed Limiter.

By using the RES + switch

Push up the RES + switch continuously.

Then the set speed displayed in the combina-

tion meter is gradually increased.

If the set speed reaches your desired speed,

release the RES + switch (C).

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Control state “LIMIT” is displayed again and

the set speed is updated.

To decrease the set speed

Control state “LIMIT” is disappeared and

change control state “LIMIT OFF” in the

combination meter.

By using the SET - switch

Push down the SET - switch (B).

The set speed is increased each about 5 km/h

(3 mph) per about 0.5 second.

If a driver wants to increase the set speed a

little, push up RES + switch for less than

about 0.5 second and release it.

Then the set speed displayed in the combina-

tion meter is gradually decreased.

The set speed is increased 1 km/h (1 mph)

each taps.

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Speed Limiter*

If the set speed reaches to your desired speed,

release the SET - switch (B).

Decelerate to driver’s desired speed and push

down SET-switch - (B) and release.

By using the CANCEL switch,

the service brake and the SET -

switch

Press the CANCEL switch (D) to deactivate

the Speed Limiter.

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The set speed decrease about 5 km/h (3 mph)

per about 0.5 second.

The Speed Limiter indication is displayed

again and the set speed is updated.

If a driver wants to decrease the set speed a

little, press SET - switch (B) for less than

about 0.5 second and release it.

The set speed is decreased 1 km/h (1 mph)

each taps.

To increase the vehicle speed

temporarily

A driver can temporarily accelerate for emer-

gency use.

Control state “LIMIT” is disappeared and

change control state “LIMIT OFF” in the

combination meter.

The Speed Limiter is temporarily deactiva-

ted, and the vehicle speed can be increased.

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Speed Limiter*

The Speed Limiter will resume when the ve-

hicle speed goes down to enough less than

the set speed.

NOTE

If the Speed Limiter is cancelled by other

states, it may be a system malfunction.

Stop using the Speed Limiter and turn off

the Speed Limiter. Have your vehicle in-

spected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Serv-

ice Point.

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CAUTION

Be careful about over speed.

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To resume

The Speed Limiter memorizes the set speed

when system has been deactivated, the Speed

Limiter can resume by push up the RES +

switch (C).

NOTE

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A driver can change the set speed during this

emergency use.

Put on an accelerator pedal to the pedal

stroke end. (over a detent that makes pedal

reaction force bigger before pedal stroke end)

To deactivate

Use whichever following ways to deactivate.

Press CANCEL switch

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Press the Speed Limiter ON/OFF switch

If CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch

or ACC ON/OFF switch is pressed, the

Speed Limiter will be cancelled.

CAUTION

There is a possibility for the Speed Limiter

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to allow abrupt acceleration corresponding

to accelerator pedal position. So be careful

of the abrupt acceleration.

CAUTION

There is a possibility for the Speed Limiter

to allow abrupt acceleration corresponding

to accelerator pedal position when the Speed

Limiter is deactivated. Be careful.

If vehicle speed exceeds set speed about

+3 km/h (2 mph), alert messages are ap-

peared in the combination meter.

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However, the Speed Limiter immediately

starts controlling and the vehicle decreases as

if an accelerator pedal is closed fully, when

the vehicle speed is higher than the set speed.

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)*

If you desire, a cruise control without inter-

vention of the following distance control is

also selectable.

CAUTION

There is a possibility to occur jerk, depend-

WARNING

This system may not correctly detect the

actual situation depending on the type of

vehicle in front and its conditions, the

weather conditions, and the road condi-

tions.

Additionally, the system may be unable to

decelerate sufficiently if the vehicle in

front applies the brakes suddenly or an-

other vehicle cuts into your path, so your

vehicle approaches the front vehicle.

Improper usage of this system or loss of

attention to the front by the over-rely on

the ACC, may result in a serious accident.

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ing on a running resistance. Be careful.

Adaptive Cruise Control

System (ACC)*

The ACC maintains a set speed with no need

for you to use the accelerator pedal. Using a

sensor (A), the system also measures the rela-

tive speed and distance between your vehicle

and a vehicle in front, and maintains a set fol-

lowing distance between your vehicle and the

vehicle in front by automatically decelerating

your vehicle if it becomes too close to the ve-

hicle in front.

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CAUTION

WARNING

In the following situations, the system may

become transiently unable to detect a vehicle

in front or triggers its control and alarm

functions by detecting something other than

a vehicle in front.

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A driver is responsible for driving safely.

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The ACC is the driver assist system to make

comfortable on a freeway. Stop lamps are il-

luminated during automatic braking.

Even if the ACC is in use, always grasp

the surrounding circumstances and pro-

vide for safe driving.

Never rely solely on the ACC. The ACC is

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the system to reduce load on the driver.

The ACC is not a collision avoidance sys-

tem or an automatic driving system. The

system is not intended to compensate for

driver’s loss of attention to the front dur-

ing driving due to distraction or careless-

ness or supplement a drop in visibility due

to the rain and fog.

It is never a substitute for your safe and

careful driving. Always be ready to apply

the brakes manually.

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)*

CAUTION

When driving in curved sections of road

including their entrance/outlet or running

beside a closed lane in a traffic work or

similar zone.

On roads with slippery surfaces, such as

frozen, snow-covered, and dirt roads.

Under adverse weather conditions (rain,

snow, sand storms, etc.).

Do not cover the sensor mounted area

(shaded area as shown in the illustration)

with a sticker, licence plate or anything

such as a grill guard, etc.

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On steep downslopes.

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On roads including steep up and down

slopes or many changes in inclination.

In traffic requiring frequent acceleration

and deceleration.

When the proximity alarm sounds fre-

quently.

When your vehicle is towed or your vehi-

cle tows another vehicle.

When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-

mometer or free rollers.

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When your vehicle position in a lane is in-

stable, is frequently steered to right and

left, or running unstably due to a traffic

accident, trouble with some vehicles, etc.

When driving on the road that the vehicle

in front runs in offset position from your

vehicle.

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When the air pressure in the tyres is not

correct.

When snow traction device (tyre chains)

are attached.

Be sure to take the following precautions to

keep the system in good operating condi-

tions.

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Improper handling of the system compo-

nents may result in degraded sensor per-

formance.

*: Triangular projection

The sensor front cover should not be

modified or painted.

Avoid using different size tyres from

those specified and maintain even tyre

wear.

Do not modify the suspension of your ve-

hicle.

•

Avoid application of strong shock loads to

the sensor and never tamper with or re-

move the sensor mounting screws.

•

The cover in front of the sensor and the

sensor should be kept clean.

•

Never use the ACC in any of the following

situations. Failure to follow this instruction

could lead to an accident.

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•

On roads with heavy traffic or roads in-

cluding many windings or steep curves.

•

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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC)*

CAUTION

NOTE

When the cover in front of the sensor or the

sensor is deformed by an accident, please do

When depressing the brake pedal while auto-

matic brake is applied, the brake pedal is felt

solidly, but it is not abnormal. You can more

depress the pedal and it provides greater

braking force.

Sound is heard while automatic brake, but it

is operated a brake control and not abnor-

mal.

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not use the ACC and contact

a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

NOTE

You cannot operate the regenerative brake

controls while the ACC is operating. If do-

ing so, the buzzer sounds.

If you turn on the ACC when the select posi-

tion is in “B” (including B0 to B5) position,

the select position is changed to “D” posi-

tion.

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When ACC detects a vehicle in

front within the set distance

CAUTION

Never leave the vehicle when it is stopped

by automatic braking.

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The ACC makes control to maintain a fol-

lowing distance (time gap) matched with the

vehicle speed between your vehicle and a ve-

hicle in front while also activating brakes as

necessary.

NOTE

When ACC detects no vehicle

in front within the set distance

If you do not depress the brake pedal within

2 seconds after an automatic stop, you are

alerted to automatic cancellation of the ACC

by a buzzer and display message and the

ACC shift into the ‘standby state’.

Your vehicle runs at a speed to which you set.

It is possible to set the speed between ap-

proximately 40 km/h (25 mph) and 180 km/h

(112 mph).

The vehicle will then start creeping as the

brakes are released.

When the ACC no longer detects any vehicle

in front, a buzzer sounds and the symbol of

vehicle running ahead disappears from the

screen. The vehicle is slowly accelerated to

resume the set speed and continues running at

that speed.

NOTE

If the vehicle speed exceed the set speed on

down slope, the system automatically ap-

plies the brake to maintain the vehicle speed.

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If the vehicle in front stops, the ACC reacts

to it by stopping your vehicle.

Depress the brake pedal as soon as your vehi-

cle comes to a stop.

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WARNING

When driving on a curve.

•

CAUTION

When the ACC is not in use, turn off the sys-

tem to prevent it from operating by mistake

and an unexpected accident.

Never operate the ACC from outside the ve-

If the vehicle in front turns off or changes

lane and another stationary vehicle is lo-

cated in front of that vehicle, the ACC will

not make deceleration control to the sta-

tionary vehicle.

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WARNING

Your vehicle may accelerate up to the set

speed in the following situations. Apply

the brake, if necessary, to slow down.

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hicle.

When your vehicle no longer follows

the vehicle in front, e.g. at a freeway ex-

it or when your vehicle or the vehicle in

front changes its lane.

•

Neither control nor a warning are performed

in the following situation.

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Proximity alarm

Something other than

proaches, such as a pedestrian.

a vehicle ap-

•

While the ACC is active, if your vehicle ap-

proaches too closely to a vehicle in front be-

cause the ACC cannot allow for an adequate

deceleration in such cases as rapid decelera-

tion of the vehicle in front or apparition of a

vehicle cutting in front of your vehicle, the

ACC gives a warning by sounding a buzzer

and displaying a message.

When there is an abnormality in the sys-

tem (When the ACC detectes an abnor-

mality, “ACC SERVICE REQUIRED” is

indicated.)

•

The ACC makes neither acceleration nor de-

celeration control and only issues warning in

the following situation.

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The vehicle in front is parked or moving

at an extremely slow speed.

•

If this happens, increase the following dis-

tance by depressing the brake pedal or mak-

ing other decelerating control.

The ACC may not be able to maintain the

set speed or the distance to a vehicle in front

and may not alert the driver, if the system

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2- “SET -” switch

CAUTION

cannot detect the vehicle in front properly, in

the following situations.

CAUTION

Used to set a desired speed and to reduce

the set speed.

3- “RES +” switch

When water, snow or sand on the road are

extorted by the vehicle in front or an on-

coming vehicle*.

•

When a vehicle cuts in front of your vehi-

cle very closely.

•

Used to make ACC operate at the origi-

nally set speed and also to increase the

set speed.

*: After the ACC control has been cancelled

automatically due to detection of a state of

decline in performance, the ACC will not

operate in the temporary condition and will

inform the driver by buzzer and indication.

When the ACC is in the state in which it can

operate, indication is cancelled. Should indi-

cations not be cancelled, then there is a pos-

sible abnormality in the system.

When a vehicle in front is offset to the left

or right.

•

When a vehicle in front is towing a trailer.

4- “CANCEL” switch

•

The vehicle in front is moving at a speed

much lower than your vehicle’s.

A motorcycle or a bicycle.

A freight trailer that is not carrying a con-

tainer.

Used to cancel the control function of

ACC or the cruise control.

5- ACC distance switch

•

Used to change the setting of the follow-

ing distance between your vehicle and a

vehicle in front.

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Please contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

The vehicle has a protruding load from

the carrier.

•

When the vehicle has a low weight.

When the vehicle has an extremely high

ground clearance.

•

NOTE

Cruise control switch

Operate the individual switches correctly

and one after another.

The ACC may be turned off or its control

function may be cancelled if two or more

switches are pressed concurrently.

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When there is repeated steep uphill and

downhill driving.

When driving on an irregular or uneven

road surface.

•

When being driven in a tunnel.

•

When you are carrying extremely heavy

loads in the rear seats or luggage area.

When the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is

starting.

When driving in curved sections of road

including their entrance/outlet or running

beside a closed lane in a traffic work or

similar zone.

•

When the cover part in front of the sensor

and the sensor become dirty or have snow

and ice adhering to it*.

•

1- “ACC ON/OFF” switch

Used to turn on and off ACC or the

cruise control function.

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5- Following distance setting symbol:

Indicate the set following distance. Two

types of indication; “Stand by” and “Ac-

tive”

Driving aid display

How to use ACC

To start up (place in ‘standby

state’) the system

With the operation mode set to “ON”, press

the “ACC ON/OFF” switch shortly to acti-

vate the ACC.

Following

distance set-

ting symbol

State

Stand by

Active

Long

Middle

Short

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1- ACC indicator:

Indicate that the ACC is ON.

2- Control state indicator:

Indicate that the ACC is active.

3- Set speed:

Indicate the target speed.

4- Vehicles in front symbol:

Comes on when the radar detects a vehi-

cle ahead. Two types of indication;

“Stand by” and “Active”

The display on the information screen of the

multi-information display will switch to show

information on the ACC.

When the ACC is activated, it is placed in the

‘standby state’ at which any control function

is not started.

State

Display

Stand by

Active

Vehicle in

front detected

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When your desired speed is reached, release

the “SET -” switch; then this speed is set and

the ACC initiates the speed control to the set

speed.

When the ACC is initialized, a buzzer sound

is heard and the “SET” indicator lights up on

the screen. At the same time, the display

showing the following distance setting and

the running-ahead vehicle symbol (only when

the ACC is detecting a vehicle in front) is

switched to the in-control mode display.

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NOTE

Even if the ACC is in the activated state

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when the operation mode is set to “OFF”,

the system does not automatically become

activated when the operation mode is set to

“ON” next time.

The set speed is indicated on the information

screen of the multi-information display.

The ACC can be selected between approxi-

mately 40 km/h (25 mph) to 180 km/h

(112 mph).

You can set and initiate the speed control

when driving at approximately 10 km/h

(6 mph) to 40 km/h (25 mph) while a vehicle

in front is being detected. In this case, the tar-

get speed is set to 40 km/h (25 mph).

To activate ACC control

NOTE

With the ACC turned on (in the ‘standby

state’), push down the “SET -” switch while

driving.

The ACC cannot start the control when any

of the following conditions is present. You

are alerted to this state by a sounding buzzer.

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When the vehicle speed is lower than ap-

proximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or 180 km/h

(112 mph) or higher.

•

When the vehicle is running at a speed be-

tween approximately 10 km/h (6 mph)

and 40 km/h (25 mph) and the ACC does

not detect a vehicle in front.

•

Setting to any speed outside this range does

not cause the ACC to start the control.

When ASC is in the OFF state.

When ABS, ASC or TCL is working.

•

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At the point where the vehicle speed is raised

to your desired speed, push down and release

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

in the system.

NOTE

CAUTION

The setting speed should be set up the suita-

ble speed according to a situation.

When the select position is in the “P”

(PARK), the “R” (REVERSE) or the “N”

(NEUTRAL) position.

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While the brake pedal is being depressed.

When the parking brake is applied.

When the system determines that its per-

formance has been degraded due to con-

taminants adhered to the sensor.

When there is any abnormality in the sys-

tem.

•

NOTE

There is some time lag between the setting

to a new speed and actually accelerating to

that speed.

Speed setting operation is possible even in

presence of a vehicle in front. In this case,

however, the set speed alone increases with-

out actual acceleration taking place.

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To increase the set speed

When the switch is held pushed, a buzzer

sounds every time the set speed changes.

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There are two ways to increase the set speed.

By using the “RES +” switch:

By using the accelerator pedal:

The set speed increases by 1 km/h (1 mph)

every time you push up the “RES +” switch

while the ACC control is working. If you

hold the switch pushed up, the set speed in-

creases in 5 km/h (3 mph) increments.

CAUTION

The ACC braking control and proximity

alarm functions will not work while the ac-

celerator pedal is depressed.

When the accelerator pedal is depressed

while driving with the ACC control working,

you can accelerate the vehicle temporarily

beyond the presently set speed.

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NOTE

The set speed indication on the display turns

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to “---” when the accelerator pedal is de-

pressed. This indication remains as long as

the pedal is in a depressed position.

The ACC control at the original set speed re-

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sumes as soon as you release the accelerator

pedal. Under certain conditions, however,

the braking control and alarming functions

of ACC may not work for a short while after

releasing the accelerator pedal.

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NOTE

Set speed adjustment is impossible while the

accelerator pedal is in a depressed position.

There is some time lag between setting to a

new speed and actually decelerating to that

speed.

If there is a vehicle in front and your vehicle

is following that vehicle at a speed lower

than the set speed, the set speed alone de-

creases with no actual deceleration taking

place.

The ACC control is cancelled if you depress

the brake pedal and the ACC control does

not resume even when you release the pedal.

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To decrease the set speed

To temporarily accelerate the

vehicle

There are two ways to decrease the set speed.

By using the “SET -” switch:

Simply depress the accelerator pedal to tem-

porarily accelerate the vehicle. Releasing the

pedal automatically slows down the vehicle

to the set speed and ACC restarts its control.

When the switch is held pushed, a buzzer

sounds every time the set speed changes.

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The set speed decreases by 1 km/h (1 mph)

every time you push down the “SET -”

switch while the ACC control is working. If

you hold the switch pushed down, the set

speed decreases in increments of 5 km/h

(3 mph).

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By using the brake pedal:

If you depress the brake pedal while the ACC

control is working, the control is cancelled,

allowing you to decelerate the vehicle.

At the point where the vehicle slows down to

your desired speed, push down the “SET -”

switch; the new speed is then set in the sys-

tem.

CAUTION

The ACC braking control and proximity

alarm functions will not work while the ac-

celerator pedal is depressed.

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The setting speed should be set up the suita-

ble speed according to a situation.

CAUTION

The setting speed should be set up the suita-

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ble speed according to a situation.

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Depress the brake pedal.

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NOTE

The set speed indication on the display turns

to “---” when the accelerator pedal is de-

pressed. This indication remains as long as

the pedal is in a depressed position.

In certain conditions, the braking control and

alarming functions of ACC may not work

for a short while after releasing the accelera-

tor pedal.

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Set speed adjustment is impossible while the

accelerator pedal is in a depressed position.

The ACC control is automatically cancelled

and the ACC is placed in the ‘standby’ state

in any of the situations listed below; you are

alerted to this condition by the sound of a

buzzer and a message on the display. You can

make the system restart the control by using

the “SET -” or “RES +” switch if the condi-

tions for resuming the control are reestablish-

ed.

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To terminate ACC control

NOTE

To cancel of ACC control

You can also cancel the ACC control by

pressing the “ACC ON/OFF” switch. If this

switch is pressed, ACC is turned off.

You can cancel the ACC control by using ei-

ther of the methods below.

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When the control is cancelled, the system is

placed in the ‘standby state’. You can make

the system restart the control by using the

“SET -” or “RES +” switch if the conditions

for activating the control are met.

When the system shifts into the ‘standby

state’ as a result of cancellation of the ACC

control, the“ SET” indicator goes out. At the

same time, the display of the following dis-

tance setting and running-ahead vehicle sym-

bol (only when ACC is detecting a vehicle) is

placed in the standby state of display.

Press the “CANCEL” switch.

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When your vehicle stops as the vehicle

in front stops.

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When ASC is turned off.

When ABS, ASC or TCL is in operation.

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When the select position is in the “P”

(PARK), the “R” (REVERSE) or the

“N” (NEUTRAL) position.

A vehicle in front or an oncoming vehi-

cle is splashing water, snow or dirt.

Driving on a nonbusy road with a few

vehicles and obstacles in front.

The brake system is overheating due to

continuous brake control on long down-

hill road.

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To turn off ACC

Press the “ACC ON/OFF” switch when ACC

is in the ‘ON state’ to turn off ACC.

When the parking brake is applied.

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WARNING

Although the set speed driving will be de-

activated when shifting to the “N” (NEU-

TRAL) position, never move the selector

lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position

while using regenerative braking as it

could cause a serious accident.

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If the display keeps showing the message,

there is a possibility that the ACC has a mal-

function. Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

When the ACC system detects an abnormali-

ty in the system, the ACC system will be

turned off, a buzzer will sound and a message

will be displayed in the multi information

display.

If the message remains after the operation

mode has been turned to the “OFF” position

and then turned back to the “ON” position,

contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point.

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When the ACC system determines that its

performance has been degraded, a buzzer will

sound and a message will be displayed in the

multi information display.

NOTE

Pressing the switch turns off the ACC even

if it is engaged.

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The set speed is cancelled when the ACC is

turned off or the operation mode is set to

“OFF”.

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If the ACC is in the ‘ON state’ when the op-

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eration mode is set to “OFF”, the system is

set to the ‘OFF state’ when the operation

mode is set to “ON” next time.

This can occur when:

Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow or

ice, adhere to the surface of the sensor.

There are adverse weather conditions,

such as rain, snow or sand storms, etc.

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To resume the control

To change the following dis-

tance setting

Following distance setting: “Long”

After cancelling the ACC control (i.e. placing

the system in the ‘standby state’) by pressing

the “CANCEL” switch or depressing the

brake pedal, you can resume the ACC control

at the originally set speed if you push up the

“RES -” switch.

Every time you press the following distance

setting switch, the setting changes sequential-

ly through three options “Long”, “Middle”

and “Short”, cycling back to “Long” after

“Short”. The distance setting is reset when

the operation mode is set to “OFF” or when

the ACC is set to “OFF,” and is automatically

set to “long” when you set the ACC to “ON”

next time.

Following distance setting: “Middle”

Following distance setting: “Short”

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To activate cruise control (auto-

matic speed control)

If you hold the “ACC ON/OFF” switch

pressed with the operation mode set to “ON”

and the ACC in the ‘OFF state’, the cruise

control is activated. The information screen

of the multi-information display then changes

to the cruise control screen and a buzzer

sounds at the same time.

Cruise control is turned off if you set the op-

eration mode to “OFF”.

→ Cruise control (automatic speed control

system) P. 7-44

NOTE

The conditions to be met before the ACC

control can be resumed are the same as those

for starting the ACC control.

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NOTE

The following distance varies as a function

of the speed; the faster the set speed, the lon-

ger the following distance.

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*

If you turn the FCM ON/OFF, the Ultrasonic

misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS) al-

so turns ON/OFF at the same time. (Vehicles

equipped with the UMS)

CAUTION

Cruise control (automatic vehicle speed con-

trol system) does not alert by proximity

alarm and control distance between vehicles

to the vehicle in front.

WARNING

A driver is responsible for driving safely.

The FCM is the system to mitigate colli-

sion-caused damages or to avoid collisions

as much as possible.

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The system is not intended to compensate

for driver’s loss of attention to the front

during driving due to distraction or care-

lessness or supplement a drop in visibility

due to the rain and fog.

Forward Collision

Mitigation System (FCM)*

It is never a substitute for your safe and

careful driving. Always be ready to apply

the brakes manually.

The Forward Collision Mitigation System

(FCM) uses a sensor (A) to determine the

distance and relative speed to a vehicle and a

pedestrian in front.

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The FCM works to avoid frontal collisions

as much as possible. However, the effect of

its operation varies depending on situa-

tions and conditions, such as driving con-

ditions, road conditions, and steering, ac-

celeration and braking operations, so that

the performance the function can deliver

is not always the same.

If your vehicle is in danger of collision,

take all necessary collision-evading ac-

tions, such as depressing the brake pedal

strongly regardless of whether the system

is activated or not.

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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 gives audible and visual

warnings (forward collision warning func-

tion), increases the brake fluid pressure

(FCM brake prefill function), and also pro-

vides braking force assistance when you de-

press the brake pedal (FCM brake assist func-

tion) to avoid frontal collision.

When the risk of collision increases more, the

system causes the brakes to work moderately

to encourage you to apply brakes. If the sys-

tem judges that a potential collision is immi-

nent, it initiates emergency braking to miti-

gate collision-caused damages or to avoid

possible collision (FCM braking function).

Stop lamps are illuminated during automatic

braking.

Never attempt to test the operation of the

FCM. Doing so could cause an accident,

resulting in serious injury or death.

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Against

a

vehicle: Approximately

15 km/h (9 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph).

Against pedestrian: Approximately

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Forward collision warning

function

If the system judges that there is a risk of

your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pe-

destrian in front, this function warns you of

the potential hazard with visual and audible

alarms.

When this function is triggered, a buzzer

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

message appears on the information screen of

the multi-information display.

CAUTION

Under certain conditions, the audible alarm

may not work at all or may be scarcely audi-

ble. Do not overly rely on the system; if your

vehicle is in danger of collision, take all nec-

essary collision-evading actions, such as de-

pressing the brake pedal strongly regardless

of whether the system is activated or not.

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15 km/h (9 mph) to 65 km/h (40 mph).

CAUTION

The brake assist function may not be trig-

gered when the brake pedal is operated in

certain ways.

Do not overly rely on the system; if your ve-

hicle is in danger of collision, take all neces-

sary collision-evading actions, such as de-

pressing the brake pedal strongly regardless

of whether the system is activated or not.

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FCM brake prefill function

If the system judges that there is a risk of

your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pe-

destrian in front, this function prefills the

brake line with additional brake fluid to make

the brakes more responsive to your brake

pedal operation.

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FCM braking function

If the system judges that there is a high risk

of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a

pedestrian in front, the system applies the

brakes moderately to encourage you to apply

the brakes.

If the system judges that a collision is un-

avoidable, it initiates emergency braking con-

trol to mitigate collision-caused damages or,

if the situation permits, to avoid a collision.

When the emergency braking control is trig-

gered, you are warned of the hazard with vis-

ual and audible alarms like with the forward

collision warning function.

The FCM brake prefill function operates at

the following vehicle speed:

Against

a

vehicle: Approximately

5 km/h (3 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph).

Against pedestrian: Approximately

5 km/h (3 mph) to 65 km/h (40 mph).

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The forward collision warning function oper-

ates at the following vehicle speed:

Against

a

vehicle: Approximately

15 km/h (9 mph) to 140 km/h (87 mph).

Against pedestrian: Approximately

7 km/h (5 mph) to 65 km/h (40 mph).

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FCM brake assist function

If the system judges that there is a risk of

your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pe-

destrian in front, this function deploys the

brake assist sooner than the brake assist oper-

ation.

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The FCM brake assist function operates at

the following vehicle speed:

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Once the emergency braking has worked, you

are alerted to this by a message on the infor-

mation screen of the multi-information dis-

play.

CAUTION

When applying the brake during the auto-

matic braking condition the pedal will feel

firm.

This is not abnormal.

You can apply more pressure to the pedal to

assist in braking.

CAUTION

When the vehicle in front is towing a

trailer.

A freight trailer that is not carrying a con-

tainer.

The vehicle has a protruding load from

the carrier.

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In the following situations, the system pro-

vides neither control nor alarming.

The vehicle has a low vehicle height.

The vehicle has an extremely high ground

clearance.

•

When a vehicle or a pedestrian suddenly

cuts in front of your vehicle.

•

When a vehicle in front is extremely dirty.

When a vehicle in front is covered with

snow.

•

When the distance from a vehicle or a pe-

destrian in front is extremely short.

To an oncoming vehicle.

When the select position is in the “P”

(PARK) or the “R” (REVERSE) position.

When the FCM has detected a problem in

the system.

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•

When a vehicle in front has a large glass

surface.

When a vehicle in front does not have re-

flectors (lamp reflector) or the position of

the reflector is low.

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The FCM braking function operates at the

following vehicle speed:

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Against

a

vehicle: Approximately

5 km/h (3 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph).

Against pedestrian: Approximately

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If the ASC is deactivated, the FCM braking

function will not operate. Refer to “Active

Stability Control (ASC)” on page 7-42.

The FCM may or may not detect a motorcy-

cle, bicycle or wall depending on the situa-

tion. The FCM is not designed to detect

these objects.

The forward collision warning function

and/or the FCM braking function may not

activate in the following situations.

When a vehicle in front is a car carrier or

a similar shaped vehicle.

When there is a different object near the

vehicle.

When driving on a road with many and

successive curves, including when pass-

ing their entrances and outlets.

When accelerating and decelerating

quickly.

When the system recognizes driver’s

steering, accelerating, braking or gear

shifting actions as evasive actions to

avoid collision.

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5 km/h (3 mph) to 65 km/h (40 mph).

CAUTION

Do not use the FCM as a normal braking.

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After your vehicle has stopped following the

activation of the FCM, automatic braking is

released. As the vehicle will then start creep-

ing, be sure to depress the brake pedal to

hold the vehicle stationary.

When a vehicle suddenly appear just in

•

front of your vehicle.

When a vehicle cuts in front of your vehi-

•

cle very closely.

When you are driving on a road with

steep and alternating up and down slopes.

When driving on a slippery road covered

by rain water, snow, ice etc.

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When the vehicle in front is offset to the

left or right.

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CAUTION

When a road surface is surging, and there

is unevenness.

When driving in dark areas, such as in a

tunnel or at night.

When your vehicle changed lanes, and

your vehicle approached immediately be-

hind the vehicle in front.

During a certain time after your vehicle

turns left or right.

When you are carrying extremely heavy

loads in the rear seats or luggage area.

After the Plug-in Hybrid EV System has

been running for an extended period of

time.

The FCM may not detect a pedestrian in cer-

tain situations. Some of these include:

Factors such as the positional relationship

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between your vehicle and a vehicle in front,

driver’s own technique of steering the vehi-

cle and irregularly moving traffic due to ac-

cidents or vehicle trouble may deter the

FCM control and alarm from functioning.

It the pedestrian is shorter than approxi-

mately 1 m or taller than approximately 2

m.

•

If the pedestrian is wearing loose-fitting

clothes.

If part of a pedestrian’s body is hidden,

such as when holding an umbrella, large

bag, etc.

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When the system recognizes driver’s steer-

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ing or accelerating actions as evasive actions

to avoid collision, the FCM control and

alarm functions may be cancelled.

The FCM control and alarm functions may

be triggered in the following situations.

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If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lies

on the road.

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When

a

pedestrian is pushing/pulling

When there is a structure (B) beside the

entrance of a curve and intersection.

•

something, such as a stroller, bicycle or

wheelchair.

When using a windscreen washer.

•

When pedestrians gather in a group.

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If

windscreen

wipers

are

not

MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE

parts or equivalent.

When the sensor becomes extremely hot

or cold.

If the auxiliary battery becomes weak or

runs down.

When the sensor is affected by strong

light, such as direct sunlight or the head-

lamps of an oncoming vehicle.

Under adverse weather conditions (rain,

snow, sand storms, etc.)

When the windscreen of the sensor por-

tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,

snow and ice, etc.

When a pedestrian’s clothing appears to

be nearly the same colour or brightness as

its surroundings.

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When a pedestrian is very close to an ob-

ject, such as a vehicle.

When a pedestrian is in a dark area, such

as at night or in a tunnel.

When the pedestrian is walking fast or

running.

When a pedestrian suddenly rushes in

front of the vehicle.

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When running on a narrow iron bridge.

When passing through a gate with small

head or side clearances.

•

When there are metallic objects, steps or

projections on the road surface.

When quickly approaching a vehicle in

front to overtake it.

When passing an electronic toll collection

gate.

•

When the position of a pedestrian is close

to the edge of the vehicle.

When water, snow or sand on the road are

extorted by the vehicle in front or an on-

coming vehicle.

•

When running under an overpass, a pe-

destrian overpass or a small tunnel.

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*

CAUTION

NOTE

When running in Multi-storey car park.

When the road gradiently and suddenly

changes while running.

When stopping very close to a wall or a

vehicle in front.

When passing close to a vehicle, pedes-

trian or object.

When a vehicle cuts into your path in the

detecting range of the sensor.

When an oncoming vehicle is positioned

straight ahead of your vehicle on a curved

road.

When passing through a plastic curtain

etc.

When the FCM detects a long object car-

ried on your vehicle, such as skies or a

roof carrier.

When driving through fog, steam, smoke

or dust.

When the windscreen of the sensor por-

tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,

snow and ice, etc.

Turn off the system beforehand when the ve-

hicle is placed in any of the following situa-

tions as the system can operate unexpected-

ly.

A sound will be heard during the activation

of automatic braking, this is a function of the

brake control and is not abnormal.

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FCM and UMS ON/OFF

switch

This switch is used to turn on and off the

FCM and UMS and also to select your de-

sired collision alarm timing.

When the switch is held pressed, the

ON/OFF state of the FCM and UMS changes

from ON to OFF and vice versa. If you give

the switch a short press with the FCM in the

ON state, you can change the collision alarm

timing.

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When driving on the road that the vehicle

in front runs in offset position from your

vehicle.

•

When using an automatic car wash.

•

When your vehicle’s wheels are driven by

the Plug-in Hybrid EV System on a lift.

When your vehicle is towed or your vehi-

cle tows another vehicle.

•

When your vehicle is carried on a truck.

When enjoying sports driving on a circuit.

When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-

mometer or free rollers.

•

When passing through an area where ob-

jects may contact the vehicle, such as

thick grass, tree branches, or a banner.

When there are patterns on the road that

may be mistaken for a vehicle or a pedes-

trian.

•

When the tyre pressure is not correct.

When snow traction device (tyre chains)

are attached.

If the windscreen on or surrounding the

sensor is cracked or scratched.

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*

Cycling the operation mode to ON will set

the FCM back ON.

NOTE

When the FCM and UMS ON/OFF switch is

held pressed to change the ON/OFF state of

the FCM, the ON/OFF state of the UMS is

also changed at the same time.

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NOTE

The indicator is combined with the “UMS

OFF” indicator.

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When “NEAR” is selected

To turn on/off the system

To change alarm timing

You can switch the system from OFF to ON

or ON to OFF if you hold the FCM and UMS

ON/OFF switch pressed when the operation

mode is set to “ON”.

Once the system is turned on, the information

screen of the multi-information display

shows the collision alarm timing currently se-

lected, and the indicator on the instrument

cluster goes out.

Give a short press to the FCM and UMS

ON/OFF switch to change the timing at

which the frontal collision alarm is triggered.

Every time you press the switch, the alarm

timing changes between three levels: “FAR”

(earlier alarming), “MIDDLE” (normally

alarming) or “NEAR” (later alarming).

As you make selection, the selected alarm

timing is displayed on the information screen

of the multi-information display. Even after

turning off the FCM or setting the operation

mode to “OFF”, the system retains your last

selected alarm timing in memory.

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CAUTION

For the FCM brake prefill, the FCM brake

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assist and the FCM braking functions, the

function triggering timing cannot be

changed.

System problem warning

If there is a malfunction in the system, a

warning will appear on the information

screen of the multi information display de-

pending on the situation.

When “FAR” is selected

When you turn off the system, the following

message appears on the screen and the in-

dicator comes on.

When the sensor cannot detect

accurately

When the FCM system determines that its

performance has been degraded, the FCM

will become inoperative.

When “MIDDLE” is selected

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*

This can occur when:

If the display keeps showing the message,

there is a possibility that the FCM has a mal-

function. Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point for inspection of

the system.

NOTE

Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow or

ice, adhere to the windscreen of the sen-

sor portion.

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The “DRIVER ASSISTANCE CAMERA

BLOCKED” message may temporarily ap-

pear on the information screen when the sen-

sor cannot detect a vehicle, a pedestrian or

an object within range. This is not a mal-

function. When a vehicle or an object comes

within range, the FCM function will resume

and the message will go off.

The “DRIVER ASSISTANCE CAMERA

BLOCKED” message may appear on the in-

formation screen when driving on a nonbusy

road with a few vehicles and obstacles in

front.

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There are adverse weather conditions,

such as rain, snow, sand storms, etc.

A vehicle in front or an oncoming vehi-

cle is splashing water, snow or dirt.

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Sensor is too hot or cold

If the system becomes temporarily unavaila-

ble due to a high or low temperature of the

sensor, the following message will appear on

the information screen of the multi informa-

tion display, the indicator will come on in

the instrument cluster and the FCM will auto-

matically be turned off.

The following message will appear on the in-

formation screen of the multi information

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display and the

indicator will come on in

the instrument cluster.

When the system cannot oper-

ate temporarily

After the temperature of the sensor has been

in range, the system will automatically return

to operation.

If the system becomes temporarily unavaila-

ble for some reason, the following message

will appear on the information screen of the

When the sensor performance returns, the

FCM functions will resume operation.

If the display keeps showing the message,

there is a possibility that the sensor has a

multi information display, the

will come on in the instrument cluster, and

the FCM will automatically be turned off.

indicator

malfunction. Contact

MOTORS Authorized Service Point for in-

spection of the sensor.

a

MITSUBISHI

If the display keeps showing the message,

there is a possibility that the FCM has a mal-

function. Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point for inspection of

the system.

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*

FCM deactivation due to fault

NOTE

CAUTION

If the FCM detects a malfunction in the sys-

tem, either one of the following messages

will appear on the information screen of the

If the sensor or its surrounding area reaches

an extremely high temperature when parking

the vehicle under a blazing sun, the “FCM

SERVICE REQUIRED” message may ap-

pear.

After the temperature of the sensor or its sur-

rounding area has been in range, if the mes-

sage remains even after restarting the en-

To maintain proper performance of the

FCM, LDW and AHB;

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Always keep clean the windscreen.

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If the inside of the windscreen where the

sensor is installed becomes dirty or fog-

ged, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point.

multi information display, the

indicator

will come on in the instrument cluster and the

FCM will automatically be turned off.

Do not apply an impact or load on the

sensor or its surrounding area.

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gine, please contact

a

MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

Do not put anything including a sticker or

film to the outer side of the windscreen in

front of or surrounding area of the sensor.

Also, do not put anything including a

sticker or film on the both inner and outer

side of the windscreen under the sensor.

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Handling of the sensor

The sensor (A) is located inside the wind-

screen as shown in the illustration.

The sensor is shared in the following sys-

tems:

FCM

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Automatic High-Beam (AHB)

If the message remains even after the opera-

tion mode is put in OFF and then turned back

to ON, please contact

a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

Do not attempt to detach or disassemble

the sensor.

If the windscreen is misted, remove the

mist from the windscreen by using the de-

mister switch.

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*

For Israel

Laser radar specifications

CAUTION

Maintain the wiper blades in good condi-

tion.

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Laser classification

Refer to “Wiper blades” on page 10-06.

When replacing the wiper blades, use on-

ly MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE

parts or equivalent.

Max average power

Pulse duration

Wavelength

45 mW

33 ns

Do not dirty or damage the sensor.

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905 nm

28° x 12°

Do not spray glass cleaner on the sensor.

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

age, on the sensor.

Divergent angle (ho-

rizon x vertical)

Do not install an electronic device, such

as an antenna, or a device that emits

strong electric waves near the sensor.

Always use tyres of the same size, same

type and same brand and that have no sig-

nificant wear differences.

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Laser classification label

For Europe

Do not modify the vehicle’s suspensions.

If the windscreen on the sensor or in the sur-

rounding area of the sensor is cracked or

scratched, the sensor may not detect an ob-

ject properly. This could cause a serious ac-

cident. Turn off the FCM and have your ve-

hicle inspected as soon as possible at a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

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Laser explanatory label

For Kazakhstan and Belarus

If you need to replace the windscreen, con-

tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point.

The sensor emits infrared rays when the op-

eration mode is in ON. Do not look into the

sensor by using optical goods such as a mag-

nifying glass. The infrared ray might injure

your eyes.

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM)*

Laser warning label

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OGGE20E1

Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS)*

The Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS) operates to prevent sudden starts and mitigate collision-caused damages by suppress-

ing the motor output for up to approximately 5 seconds when the system judges that the system is detected the vehicle or obstacles within ap-

proximately 4 m in front and behind your vehicle and judges that accelerator pedal was depressed promptly and too strongly such as misopera-

tion of it. This system operates when the vehicle is at stop or is moving forward or backward at less than approximately 10 km/h.

When the UMS operates, the warning display appears on the information screen of the multi information display, and the buzzer sounds intermit-

tently.

The UMS ON/OFF is switched in conjunction with the ON/OFF state of the Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM). (Vehicles equipped with

FCM)

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Situation

Operation display

Buzzer

Intermittent

beeping sound

When an obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle with the

select position in the “D”, if the accelerator pedal is depressed

promptly and too strongly, the motor output is suppressed for

up to approximately 5 seconds.

When an obstacle is detected behind your vehicle with the se-

lector lever in the “R” position, if the accelerator pedal is de-

pressed promptly and too strongly, the motor output is sup-

pressed for up to approximately 5 seconds.

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Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS)*

WARNING

Do not overly rely on the UMS. It is never a substitute for your safe and careful driving. Always be careful to operate the accelerator pedal perceiv-

ing the environmental conditions. Misoperation can lead to a serious accident.

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As the UMS is not a function to keep the stop condition of the vehicle, depress the brake pedal according to the environmental condition.

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Depending on the situation, the system does not operate even if the vehicle or the obstacle in front and behind your vehicle and this may cause the

vehicle to start suddenly and lead to a serious accident.

If the vehicle is trapped in the railway crossing because the system is activated as the crossing barrier is misrecognised as an obstacle, escape from

the railway crossing without any panic by one of the following methods.

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Release the foot from the accelerator pedal and lightly depress the pedal again.

Turn the system OFF. (Continuously press the FCM and UMS ON/OFF switch for more than 3 seconds.)

Continuously depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds.

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Repeat to press the accelerator pedal quickly to its full stroke more than three times.

Do not perform inspection of the system operation on your own. Depending on the situation, this may cause the system to not operate properly and

lead to a serious accident.

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CAUTION

The UMS does not operate in the following conditions:

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The operation mode is other than ON.

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The UMS is set to OFF by operating the FCM and UMS ON/OFF switch.

The select position is in the “P” or “N” position.

The Active stability control (ASC) is set to OFF by operating the “ASC OFF switch” on page 7-43.

It sometimes happens that a motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian are detected as obstacles, but these are not the object of the UMS operation.

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The UMS may not operate in the following conditions.

The sensors or surroundings have been wiped by hand.

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The stickers or accessories have been attached to the sensors or surroundings.

When driving in the place which the outside temperature changes suddenly (tunnel or garage etc.).

Under adverse weather conditions (rain, strong winds, snow, sand storms, etc.).

When approaching an obstacle too closely.

When a vehicle cuts in front or behind your vehicle very closely.

When your vehicle changed the course and approached immediately behind an obstacle.

When only a part of the obstacle is within the detection areas of the sensor.

When the rain, snow, water or dirt adheres to the sensor.

When the sensor is extremely hot or cold (while the vehicle is parked for a long period of time under a blazing sun or in cold weather).

Immediately after Plug-in Hybrid EV System starting.

When driving on a road with many and successive curves, including when passing their entrances and outlets.

When you are driving on a road with steep and alternating up and down slopes.

When a road surface is surging, and there is unevenness.

When the system judges driver’s steering or gear shifting actions as evasive actions to avoid collision.

For a short period after the system judges the repeated depression of the accelerator pedal at a few seconds interval as a release operation.

When the vehicle body is extremely inclined by carrying heavy loads or improper adjustment of the tyre pressure.

When the driving is unstable due to an accident or trouble.

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The system receives ultrasonic noise from other sources (the horns of other vehicles, motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pouring rain, splashing water,

snow traction device (tyre chains), etc.).

Obstacle is not vertical to the ground, the obstacle is not at right angles to vehicle traveling direction, or when there is uneven walls and wavy walls.

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Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS)*

CAUTION

The UMS operation may be cancelled when the system judges the handle operation as evasive actions or when the obstacle moves out of the detectable area

of the sensor.

The UMS may be triggered in the following situations.

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When water, snow or sand on the road are extorted by the vehicle in front or an oncoming vehicle.

When there are objects, steps or projections on the road surface.

When the parking gate or railway barrier is raised imperfectly.

When running the road, the gradient changes suddenly.

When passing through the mass of the steam, fog or smoke.

When driving in close to the vehicle ahead, and when stopping in close to the forward/ backward vehicle or a wall.

When there is an obstacle in a curb or an intersection.

When your vehicle joins the main line from parallel parking.

When there is a ultrasonic near your vehicle by horn of other vehicle, engine sound of a motorcycle, air brake noise of a large vehicle, a vehicle detector

and sonar of a vehicle etc.

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When an electrical equipment on the market (radio antenna etc.) is installed near the sensor.

When driving on a gravel road.

When the surrounding area is overgrown with weeds.

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Turn off the system by pressing the FCM and UMS ON/OFF switch beforehand when the vehicle is placed in any of the following situations as the system

can operate unexpectedly.

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When getting out from a road groove or a mud.

When using an automatic car wash.

When an elevator for vehicle or a mechanical parking is used.

When your vehicle’s wheels are driven by the motor on a lift.

When your vehicle is towed or your vehicle tows another vehicle.

When your vehicle is carried on a truck.

When driving on a circuit.

When your vehicle is on a chassis dynamometer or free rollers.

When the tyre pressure is not correct.

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When snow traction device (tyre chains) are attached.

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Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS)*

CAUTION

Improperly handling the system components may result in such problems as degraded sensor performance and ultimately in an accident.

Be sure to take the following precautions to keep the system in good operating conditions.

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Avoid application of strong shock loads to the sensor.

The sensor should be kept clean.

Do not cover the sensor with a sticker or anything.

Do not modify the suspension of your vehicle.

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If the bumper has been exposed to an impact, the sensors may fail and prevent the system from functioning properly. Have the vehicle inspected a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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Obstacle detection areas

Sensor locations

CAUTION

The detection areas of the sensors are limited.

Moreover, the sensors are unable to detect

low or thin objects or objects near the rear

bumper. Make sure to check the surroundings

as you operate the vehicle in a safe manner.

There are the sensors (A) on each of four pla-

ces of the front bumper and the rear bumper.

Vehicle towing a trailer etc.

A freight trailer that is not carrying a con-

tainer.

Vehicle that has a protruding load from

the carrier.

An obstacle with a low height.

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Vehicle that has an extremely high ground

clearance.

Vehicle that is extremely stained.

Vehicle or obstacle that is covered with

snow.

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The vehicle is the specific shape such as

the carrier car.

Obstacles that have the shape of the pole

such as the road marker or the streetlight.

Obstacles that exists in the high position

from the ground.

Obstacles that are soft and absorb ultra-

sonic easily, such as spongy material or

snow.

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CAUTION

The UMS may not operate because the sen-

sor cannot detect the vehicle in front or ob-

stacle as follows.

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

When the warning display appears, the UMS

does not operate normally because there are

Warning display

CAUTION

Obstacles that are shaped with a sharp an-

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gle.

When the sensor is temporarily

not available

Example: When the front and/or rear sensors

are temporarily not available

some malfunctions in the system. Have the

vehicle inspected at MITSUBISHI

a

A fence with large mesh.

Moving object.

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MOTORS Authorized Service Point as soon

as possible.

When there is a loud noise or an ultrason-

ic near your vehicle by horn of other vehi-

cle, engine sound of a motorcycle, air

brake noise of a large vehicle, a vehicle

detector and sonar of a vehicle etc.

When an electrical equipment on the mar-

ket (radio antenna etc.) is installed near

the sensor.

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

(with Lane Change Assist)*

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The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) is a driving

aid system that alerts the driver when another

vehicle, which may not be visible through the

outside rear-view mirror, is travelling in the

next lane behind your vehicle.

When a vehicle in the next lane is travelling

at the same speed or faster in the detection

areas, the Blind Spot Warning lamp in the

corresponding outside rear-view mirror will

illuminate. If the turn-signal lever is operated

to the side where the Blind Spot Warning

lamp is illuminated, the Blind Spot Warning

lamp will blink and the system will beep

three times to alert the driver.

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When there is a obstacle that is not recog-

nized between your vehicle and the obsta-

cle that can be recognized.

When the warning display appears, the sen-

sors are temporarily not available for some

reason such as the environmental condition

or increase of the sensor temperature. When

the warning display appears continuously,

contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point.

NOTE

The sensors do not detect objects located in

the area directly below or near the bumper.

If the height of an object is lower than the

mounted position of the sensors, the sensors

may not continue detecting it even if they

detected it initially.

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When there is a malfunction in

the sensor or the system

Example: When there is a malfunction in

both sensors.

To turn on/off the UMS

The UMS is automatically turned ON by set-

ting the operation mode to ON. In addition,

the UMS ON/OFF is switched in conjunction

with the ON/OFF state of the FCM.

Refer to “FCM and UMS ON/OFF switch”

on page 7-70.

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

Depending on the relative speed between

Detection areas

The BSW uses two sensors (A) located inside

the rear bumper.

your vehicle and a vehicle in the next lane,

the Blind Spot Warning system will detect up

to approximately 70 m from your vehicle.

(Lane Change Assist)

The detection areas are shown as illustrated.

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WARNING

Before using the BSW, read this entire

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section to fully understand the limitations

of this system. Failure to follow instruc-

tions could result in an accident.

Never rely solely on the BSW system

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when changing lanes. The BSW is an aid

only. It is not a substitute for your safe

and careful driving. Always check visually

behind and all around your vehicle for

other vehicles. The performance of the

BSW may vary depending on driving,

traffic and/or road conditions.

In certain situations, the BSW may not

detect a vehicle in the detection areas or

the detection may be delayed. Some of

these include:

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When a small motorcycle or a bicycle is

behind your vehicle.

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

To operate

WARNING

When the BSW switch is pressed while the

operation mode is ON, the BSW indication

lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and

the BSW goes into the stand by state. When

the BSW switch is pressed again, the BSW

indication lamp in the instrument cluster goes

off and the BSW turns off.

When a vehicle is travelling alongside

of your vehicle at nearly the same speed

for prolonged periods of time.

When the heights of the next lane and

your lane are different.

Immediately after the BSW has been

turned on.

Immediately after the power switch is

turned on.

Under adverse weather conditions,

such as rain, snow, strong winds or

sand storms.

When your vehicle comes too close to

another vehicle.

While multiple vehicles are overtaking

your vehicle.

When driving near a pot hole and

tramline.

When a surrounding vehicle or an on-

coming vehicle is splashing water, snow

or dirt.

When driving on a curve including the

beginning and the end of the curve.

When driving on a road with alternat-

ing up and down steep slopes.

When driving on a bumpy or rough

road.

When the rear of your vehicle is weigh-

ed down or your vehicle is leaning to

the right or left due to the weight of

passengers and luggage or the improp-

er adjustment of tyre pressure.

When the bumper surface around the

sensor is covered with dirt, snow and

ice, etc.

When the sensor is extremely hot or

cold (while the vehicle is parked for a

long period of time under a blazing sun

or in cold weather).

When a bicycle carrier or accessory is

installed to the rear of the vehicle.

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indication lamp

CAUTION

To maintain proper performance of the

BSW, follow the instructions below.

Always keep the bumper surface around

the sensor clean.

Avoid impacting the sensor or its sur-

rounding area.

Do not put a sticker on the sensor or its

surrounding bumper surface.

Do not paint the sensor or its surrounding

bumper surface.

Do not modify the sensor or its surround-

ing area.

If the bumper has experienced an impact, the

sensor may have been damaged and the

BSW may not function properly. Have the

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vehicle inspected at

a

MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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

Traffic Alert (RCTA) also turns ON/OFF at

the same time.

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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane Change Assist)*

If the turn-signal lever is operated to the side

NOTE

where the Blind Spot Warning lamp is illumi-

nated, the Blind Spot Warning lamp will

blink and the system will beep three times to

alert the driver.

When the operation mode is set to OFF, the

selected condition just before setting to OFF

is retained.

The BSW operates when all of the following

conditions are met.

When you drive your vehicle with blow-

ing up the water, snow or sand etc. on the

road.

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When driving near a pothole and tramline.

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Set the BSW to OFF when towing.

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The operation mode is put in ON.

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The Blind Spot Warning lamp in the outside

rear-view mirror may not be visible due to

strong direct sunlight or the glare from the

headlamps of vehicles behind you during

night driving.

The select position is in a position other

than “P” (PARK) and “R” (REVERSE).

The speed of your vehicle is approximate-

ly 10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.

•

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When the sensor detects an ap-

proaching vehicle

System problem warning

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.

When the BSW indication lamp in the instru-

ment cluster is on, if a vehicle is approaching

your vehicle in the detection area, the Blind

Spot Warning lamp in the outside rear-view

mirror illuminates.

NOTE

The Blind Spot Warning lamp in the outside

rear-view mirror may come on or blink in

the following conditions.

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When there is a malfunction in

the system or the sensor

When driving very near the guardrail or a

concrete wall.

•

When driving on the entrance and outlet

of a tunnel or very near to the wall or near

the evacuation area inside a tunnel.

When turning at an intersection in a town

area.

•

Under adverse weather conditions (rain,

snow, sand storms etc.).

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*

When the warning display appears, the BSW

does not operate normally because there are

some malfunctions in the system or the sen-

When there are foreign objects

on the sensor

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

(RCTA)*

sor. Have the vehicle inspected at

a

The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is an

aid system for backing up. When the RCTA

system detects vehicles approaching from

sides while your vehicle is reversing, the

Blind Spot Warning lamps in the outside rear-

view mirrors on both sides will blink and a

buzzer will sound to alert the driver. A warn-

ing message will also appear on the informa-

tion screen of the multi-information display.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

Point as soon as possible.

NOTE

When the warning display appears, the BSW

will be deactivated.

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When the warning display appears, the sensor

cannot detect a vehicle travelling side by side

or an approaching vehicle, because foreign

objects, such as dirt, snow or ice, adhere to

the bumper surface around the sensor.

Remove dirt, freezing or foreign material on

the bumper surface around the sensor.

When the warning display does not disappear

after having cleaned the sensor, contact a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

Point.

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When the sensor is temporarily

not available

When the warning display appears, the sensor

is temporarily not available for some reason

such as the environmental condition or in-

crease of the sensor temperature. When the

warning display does not disappear after

waiting for a while, contact a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*

Detection areas

WARNING

Never rely solely on the RCTA when

backing up. The RCTA is an aid system.

It is not a substitute for your safe and

careful driving. Always check visually be-

hind and all around your vehicle for other

vehicles, persons, animals or obstructions.

The performance of the RCTA may vary

depending on driving, traffic and/or sur-

rounding conditions.

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The detection area is shown as illustrated.

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NOTE

The Blind Spot Warning lamps in the outside

rear-view mirrors on both sides will blink,

even when only one vehicle is approaching

from one side.

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WARNING

Before using the RCTA, read this entire

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section to fully understand the limitations

of this system. Failure to follow instruc-

tions could result in an accident.

CAUTION

In certain situations, the RCTA may not de-

tect a vehicle in the detection areas. Some of

these situations include:

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

Lane Departure Warning

(LDW)*

CAUTION

When the reversing speed of your vehicle

•

is approximately 18 km/h (11 mph) or

higher.

CAUTION

If the bumper has experienced an impact, the

sensor may have been damaged and the

RCTA may not function properly. Have the

vehicle inspected at

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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By recognizing through a sensor (A) the lane

in which your vehicle is running, the LDW

gives you a warning when your vehicle is

likely to drift from its lane with an audible

alarm and a visual alarm displayed on the in-

formation screen of the multi-information

display.

When the speed of an approaching vehicle

is approximately 7 km/h (5 mph) or less.

If the sensor detection area is blocked by

a nearby object, such as a wall or parked

vehicle.

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MITSUBISHI

•

To operate

When

a vehicle is approaching from

1. Press the BSW switch while the opera-

tion mode is put in ON.

(Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW):

To operate” on page 7-83.)

•

straight behind your vehicle.

When your vehicle is exiting from an an-

gled parking spot.

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2. When the select position is put in the

“R” (REVERSE) position, the RCTA

will operate.

NOTE

Set the RCTA to OFF when towing.

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The Blind Spot Warning lamp in the outside

rear-view mirror may not be visible due to

strong direct sunlight or the glare from the

headlamps of vehicles behind you during

night driving.

Immediately after the RCTA has been

turned on.

•

Immediately after the operation mode of

the power switch has been put in ON.

When the bumper surface around the sen-

sor is covered with dirt, snow and ice, etc.

When the sensor becomes extremely hot

or cold, such as after the vehicle has been

parked for a prolonged time under the

blazing sun or in cold weather.

When a problem is detected in

the system

If the system detects a problem, a warning is

displayed on the information screen in the

multi-information display.

Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): Sys-

tem problem warning” on page 7-84.

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

Standby state

In the standby mode, the system is capable of

recognizing the lane in which your vehicle is

positioned and issuing audible warning when

your vehicle goes out of the lane.

The system automatically shifts from the

‘ON state’ to the ‘standby state’ if all of the

following conditions are simultaneously met.

The “LDW” indicator in the information dis-

play changes to indicator (green).

To turn off the LDW, press the LDW switch.

The “LDW” indicator on the information

screen of the multi information display will

then go out and the system is placed in the

‘OFF state’.

The vehicle speed is approximately

65 km/h (40 mph) or higher.

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How to operate the LDW

The turn-signal lever is not operated.

The hazard lamp is not activated.

Environmental conditions are adequate

for the system to recognize the lane

markings on both sides.

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The indication on the information screen of

the multi-information display changes as fol-

lows depending on the state of the system.

To return the LDW to the ‘ON state’, press

the LDW switch again.

To turn on/off the LDW

The system has been placed in the ‘ON

state’.

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NOTE

The LDW is turned on when the vehicle is

shipped from the factory.

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The currently selected LDW setting (on or

off) is stored even when the operation mode

of the power switch is put in OFF.

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To turn on the LDW, press the LDW switch.

The “LDW” indicator will appear on the in-

formation screen of the multi information

display and the system is placed in the ‘ON

state’.

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

Windscreen is dirty

NOTE

The alarm shown below is displayed if the

system becomes temporarily unavailable due

to dirt on the windscreen at the sensor por-

tion.

The system stays in the “ON” state for ap-

proximately 7 seconds after the hazard lamp

has stopped flashing or the turn-signal lever

has returned to the home position.

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.

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After having cleaned the windscreen, the sys-

tem will automatically return to operation.

If the alarm continues showing, there is a

possibility that the sensor has a malfunction.

Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point for inspection of the sen-

sor.

Lane departure warning

System problem warning

If a problem occurs with the system, a visual

warning specific to the type of the problem is

given together with an audible alarm.

A buzzer sounds intermittently and indication

of “LANE DEPARTURE” appears in the in-

formation display,

indicator flashing in

amber when your vehicle is about to leave or

has left the lane in the standby mode.

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Too hot or cold sensor

The alarm shown below is displayed if the

system becomes temporarily unavailable due

to a too high or low temperature of the sen-

sor.

If the temperature of the sensor reaches the

predetermined value, the system automatical-

ly recovers the normal state.

LDW deactivation due to fault

If the alarm continues showing, there is a

possibility that the LDW has a malfunction.

Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point for inspection of the sys-

tem.

The alarm shown below is displayed if the

LDW goes into a non-initialized state due to

a fault.

If this happens, please contact

a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

Point for inspection of the system.

NOTE

If the warning continues for approximately 3

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seconds or more, the system switches to the

standby mode before the warning stops.

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*

CAUTION

When driving on a road whose lane mark-

ings (white or yellow) are worn out or

smeared with dirt to an extent not recog-

nizable by the system.

When lane markings are vague, typically

during a drive in the rain, snow, fog or

dark area, or when running against the

sun.

When the vehicle is moving in a place

where lane markings are interrupted, such

as a toll booth entrance and motorway

junction.

When running on a road portion with in-

completely removed old lane markings,

shadows, lingering snow, truck-like pud-

dles mistakable for lane markings (espe-

cially after the rain when road surface is

reflecting light) or similar confusing fac-

tors.

When entering a junction or other point of

road where lanes are laid out complicated-

ly.

When passing a road section where the

number of lanes increases/decreases or

multiple lanes are crossing each other.

When the lane is marked by double or

otherwise special lines.

When driving on a winding or rough road.

When driving on a slippery road covered

by rain water, snow, ice, etc.

When passing through a place where the

brightness suddenly changes, like the inlet

or outlet of a tunnel.

•

NOTE

If the sensor or its surrounding area reaches

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•

an extremely high temperature when parking

the vehicle under a blazing sun, the “LDW

SERVICE REQUIRED” message may ap-

pear.

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•

If the message remains even after the tem-

perature of the sensor or its surrounding area

When turning steep curves.

•

has been in range, please contact

a

When the road surface is reflecting the

light shining from the direction opposite

to the running direction.

Vehicle largely lurches when it is running

over steps or other irregularities of the

road surface.

When the headlamp illumination is inade-

quate because of contaminated or deterio-

rated lenses or improperly aimed head-

lamps.

When the vehicle is leaning much to one

side due to heavy luggage on it or improp-

erly adjusted tyre pressures.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

•

When running in a lane other than the

cruising lane and passing lane.

When running beside a closed lane sec-

tion or in a provisional lane in a traffic

work zone.

•

CAUTION

LDW has its performance limitations. Do

not over-rely on the system.

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LDW is not designed to lessen risks associ-

ated with not looking ahead carefully (atten-

tion drawn to something on the side, absent-

mindedness, etc.) or poor visibility caused

by bad weather etc. Keep steering your vehi-

cle correctly and drive safely.

When running in an extremely narrow

lane.

•

When the following distance between

your vehicle and a vehicle in front be-

comes extremely reduced (especially

when a marking is hidden by a vehicle in

front this is running too close to the mark-

ing).

When oncoming vehicles’ headlamps

shine the sensor.

The system may not operate correctly in the

following conditions. If required, set the

LDW switch to “OFF.”

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Speed Limit Display function (Vehicles equipped with Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation system)

Speed Limit Display

function (Vehicles equipped

with Smartphone-link

Display Audio (SDA)

navigation system)

CAUTION

When the vehicle is equipped with non-

•

standard tyres (including excessively

worn tyres), is using a snow traction de-

vice (tyre chains), or has non-specified

components such as a modified suspen-

sion.

CAUTION

The speed limit displayed on the multi infor-

mation display and the SDA navigation sys-

tem was prepared based on information

when the map data was prepared, so they

may differ from the actual traffic regula-

tions. Always follow the actual traffic regu-

lations.

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When the windscreen is covered with wa-

ter droplets, snow, dust, etc.

•

The Speed Limit Display function supports

safer driving by also displaying the speed

limit which is displayed in the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA) navigation system

on the multi information display while the

vehicle is driven.

Follow the instructions given below to keep

your LDW in good operating conditions.

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NOTE

Always keep the windscreen clean.

•

When the speed limit is not displayed in the

SDA navigation system, the Speed Limit

Display on the multi information display is

displayed as follows.

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Avoid applying a strong shock or pressure

to the sensor. Do not attempt to detach or

disassemble it.

Do not put anything like a sticker on the

area in front of the sensor lens of the

windscreen.

Use only MITSUBISHI MOTORS GEN-

UINE Parts when replacing the wind-

screen wipers.

•

Speed Limit Display function

setting

The Speed Limit Display function setting can

be changed by the following procedure.

1. Press and hold the multi information dis-

play switch for approximately 2 seconds

or more to switch from the setting mode

screen to the menu screen.

Refer to “Changing the function set-

tings” on page 6-16.

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Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

2. Lightly press the multi information dis-

The tyre inflation pressure sensor IDs for two

sets of tyres can be registered by a

NOTE

play switch to select “

”

On vehicles with the type 2 sensor which

has the rubber air valve (E), replace the

rubber air valve (E) with the new one

when the tyre is replaced.

•

(Speed Limit Display function setting).

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service

Point, and the valid ID set can be switched by

the Multi-information display switch (It’s

beneficial in case of seasonal tyre change be-

tween summer tyre and winter tyre.)

3. Press and hold the multi information dis-

play switch for approximately 2 seconds

or more to switch from ON (display on)

to OFF (display off), or from OFF to

ON.

For

details,

please

contact

your

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

The setting is changed to the selected

condition.

Type 1

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Tyre pressure monitoring

system (TPMS)

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

uses tyre inflation pressure sensors (A) on the

wheels to monitor the tyre inflation pressures.

The system only indicates when a tyre is sig-

nificantly under-inflated.

Type 2

The base tyre pressure can be set at desired

value by the driver with the reset function ex-

ecution. (The low pressure warning threshold

is set based on the reset.)

NOTE

The tyre pressure monitoring system

(TPMS) is not a substitute for regularly

checking tyre inflation pressures.

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Be sure to check the tyre inflation pressures

as described in “Tyres” on page 11-09.

The tyre inflation pressure sensor (B) is in-

stalled in the illustrated location.

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On vehicles with the type 1 sensor which

has the metallic air valve (C), replace

grommet and washer (D) with the new

ones when the tyre is replaced.

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Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Tyre pressure monitoring sys-

tem warning lamp/display

CAUTION

NOTE

If the warning lamp does not illuminate

when the operation mode is put in ON, it

means that the tyre pressure monitoring sys-

tem (TPMS) is not working properly. Have

the system inspected by a MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

In such situations, a malfunctioning of the

system may be preventing the monitoring of

the tyre pressure. Avoid sudden braking,

sharp turning and high-speed driving.

If a malfunction is detected in the tyre pres-

sure monitoring system (TPMS), the warn-

ing lamp will blink for approximately 1 mi-

nute and then remain continuously illumina-

ted. The warning lamp will issue further

warnings each time the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System is restarted as long as the malfunc-

tion exists.

In addition, the warning display will be dis-

played on the information screen in the mul-

ti-information display.

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When the operation mode is put in ON, the

tyre pressure monitoring system warning

lamp normally illuminates and goes off a few

seconds later.

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Each tyre, including the spare (if so equip-

ped), should be checked monthly when cold

and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the

tyre inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle

has tyres of a different size than the size indi-

cated on the tyre inflation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tyre inflation

pressure for those tyres.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

been equipped with the tyre pressure moni-

toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low

tyre pressure telltale when one or more of

your tyres is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tyre pressure tell-

tale illuminates, you should stop and check

your tyres as soon as possible, and inflate

them to the proper pressure. Driving on a sig-

nificantly under-inflated tyre causes the tyre

to overheat and can lead to tyre failure.

If one or more of the vehicle tyres is signifi-

cantly under-inflated, the warning lamp will

remain illuminated while the operation mode

is in ON.

Refer to “If the warning lamp/display illumi-

nates while driving” on page 7-94 and take

the necessary measures.

Check to see whether the warning lamp goes

off after few minutes driving.

If it then goes off during driving, there is no

problem.

However, if the warning lamp does not go

off, or if it blinks again when the Plug-in

Hybrid EV System is restarted, have the ve-

NOTE

In addition, the warning display will be dis-

played on the information screen in the mul-

ti-information display.

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hicle inspected by

a

MITSUBISHI

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

In such situations, a malfunctioning of the

system may be preventing the monitoring of

the tyre pressure. For safety reasons, when

the warning lamp appears while driving,

avoid sudden braking, sharp turning and

high-speed driving.

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Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency

and tyre tread life, and may affect the vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping ability.

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-

sons, including the installation of replace-

ment or alternate tyres or wheels on the vehi-

cle that prevent the tyre pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) from functioning properly.

Always check the tyre pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) malfunction telltale after re-

placing one or more tyres or wheels on your

vehicle to ensure that the replacement or al-

ternate tyres and wheels allow the tyre pres-

sure monitoring system (TPMS) to continue

to function properly.

NOTE

After inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-

sure, always reinstall the valve cap on the

valve stem.

Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could

get into the valve, resulting in damage to the

tyre inflation pressure sensor.

Do not use metal valve caps, which may

cause a metal reaction, resulting in corrosion

and damage of the tyre inflation pressure

sensors.

Once adjustments have been made, the

warning lamp will go off after a few minutes

of driving.

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Please note that the tyre pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) is not a substitute for proper

tyre maintenance, and it is the driver’s re-

sponsibility to maintain correct tyre pressure,

even if under-inflation has not reached the

level to trigger illumination of the tyre pres-

sure monitoring system (TPMS) low tyre

pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

warning lamp to indicate when the system is

not operating properly.

The warning lamp is combined with the low

tyre pressure telltale.

When the system detects a malfunction, the

telltale will flash for approximately one mi-

nute and then remain continuously illumina-

ted. This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal-

function exists.

When the warning lamp is illuminated, the

system may not be able to detect or signal

low tyre pressure as intended.

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If the warning lamp/display il-

luminates while driving

2. If the warning lamp remains illuminated

after you have been driving for about 10

minutes after you adjust the tyre infla-

tion pressure, one or more of the tyres

may have a puncture. Inspect the tyre

and if it has a puncture, have it repaired

by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point as soon as possible.

1. If the warning lamp illuminates, avoid

hard braking, sharp steering manoeuvres

and high speeds. You should stop and

adjust the tyres to the proper inflation

pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the

spare tyre at the same time. Refer to

“Tyres” on page 11-09.

WARNING

If the warning lamp/display illuminates

while you are driving, avoid hard brak-

ing, sharp steering manoeuvres and high

speeds.

Driving with an under-inflated tyre ad-

versely affects vehicle performance and

can result in an accident.

NOTE

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In addition, the warning display will be dis-

played on the information screen in the mul-

ti-information display.

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When inspecting or adjusting the tyre pres-

sure, do not apply excessive force to the

valve stem to avoid breakage.

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Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders

and/or on the wheels.

The tyre inflation pressure sensor’s bat-

tery is dead.

Wheels other than MITSUBISHI

MOTORS GENUINE wheels are being

used.

Wheels that are not fitted with tyre infla-

tion pressure sensors are being used.

Wheels whose ID codes are not memo-

rized by the vehicle are used.

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Whenever the tyres and wheels

are replaced with new ones

If new wheels with new tyre inflation pres-

sure sensors are installed, their ID codes must

be programmed into the tyre pressure moni-

toring system. Have tyre and wheel replace-

CAUTION

The warning lamp/display may not illumi-

nate immediately in the event of a tyre blow-

out or rapid leak.

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NOTE

ment performed by

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MITSUBISHI

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To avoid the risk of damage to the tyre infla-

tion pressure sensors, have any punctured

tyre repaired by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

Authorized Service Point. If the tyre repair is

not done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point, damage to the tyre

inflation pressure sensor is not covered by

your warranty.

MOTORS Authorized Service Point to avoid

the risk of damaging the tyre inflation pres-

sure sensors. If the wheel replacement is not

done by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point, it is not covered by your

warranty.

A window tint that affects the radio

wave signals is installed.

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NOTE

Do not use an aerosol puncture-repair spray

on any tyre.

Such a spray could damage the tyre inflation

pressure sensors.

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CAUTION

The use of non-genuine wheels will prevent

the proper fit of the tyre inflation pressure

sensors, resulting air leakage or damage of

the sensors.

Tyre inflation pressures vary with the ambi-

ent temperature. If the vehicle is subjected to

large variations in ambient temperature, the

tyre inflation pressures may be underinflated

(causing the warning lamp/display come on)

when the ambient temperature is relatively

low. If the warning lamp/display comes on,

adjust the tyre inflation pressure.

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Have any puncture repaired by

a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

Using the tyre repair kit may damage the

tyre inflation pressure sensor. The vehicle

must promptly be inspected and repaired by

a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point after using the tyre repair kit.

Reset of low tyre pressure

warning threshold

The threshold is set based on the tyre pres-

sure which the reset function is executed by

following procedure.

The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

may not work normally in the following cir-

cumstances:

A wireless facility or device using the

same frequency is near the vehicle.

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1. Operate the multi-information display

switch to switch the information screen

to the menu screen.

Refer to “Multi information display

switch” on page 6-05.

Refer to “Changing the function set-

tings” on page 6-16.

2. Lightly press the multi-information dis-

3. Hold down the multi-information dis-

play switch for about 3 seconds or more.

The setting changes the selected tyre ID

set.

NOTE

The reset function should be executed every

time when the tyre pressure or tyre rotation

is adjusted.

The reset function should be executed when

the tyre is cold. If it is executed when the

tyre is warm (e.g. after driving), there may

be a low tyre pressure warning earlier than

usual.

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play switch to select “

” (reset

of low tyre pressure warning threshold).

3. Hold down the multi-information dis-

play switch for about 3 seconds or more,

the buzzer sounds.

Tyre ID set change

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In case that 2 sets of tyre inflation pressure

sensor ID are registered in the receiver, the

valid tyre ID set can be changed by following

procedure.

1. Operate the multi-information display

switch to switch the information screen

to the menu screen.

Refer to “Multi information display

switch” on page 6-05.

4. The valid tyre ID set is changed, and the

number of the tyre pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) SET indicator is

changed.

Refer to “Changing the function set-

tings” on page 6-16.

2. Lightly press the multi-information dis-

NOTE

Each time this procedure is done, the tyre ID

set is changed. (1 - 2 - 1 - 2 …)

The tyre ID set is NOT changed, in case that

only 1 set of ID is registered.

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play switch to select “

ID set change).

” (tyre

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4. The warning lamp start flashing slowly.

5. Drive for a while. The reset is completed

if the warning lamp goes out.

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Reversing sensor system*

Reversing sensor system detec-

tion areas

NOTE

CAUTION

When changing the tyre ID set, the reset

function of low tyre pressure warning

threshold is automatically started. (The

warning lamp starts flashing slowly.) If the

tyre is warm at this time, the reset function

should be executed again when the tyre is

cold.

Make sure to check the surroundings with

your own eyes to ensure safety. Do not oper-

ate the vehicle by relying on the reversing

sensor system alone.

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Depending on whether the vehicle is equip-

ped with a towing bar, you can change the re-

versing sensor system between the standard

mode and the towing bar mode. The towing

bar mode changes the system to exclude the

area in which the towing bar is mounted from

the detection areas.

Obstacle detection areas

The detection areas of the corner and back

sensors are limited to those shown in the il-

lustration. Moreover, the sensors are unable

to detect low or thin objects or objects near

the rear bumper. Thus, make sure to check

the surroundings as you operate the vehicle in

a safe manner.

Vehicles without a towing bar

Reversing sensor system*

The detection areas are within approximately

60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 125 cm

(B) from the back sensors.

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This system operates when you are backing

the vehicle. It uses corner and back sensors to

detect an obstacle and the information screen

in the multi information display and the buz-

zer to inform you of the approximate distance

to the obstacle.

Corner and back sensor loca-

tions

There are two corner sensors (A) at the cor-

ners of the rear bumper, and two back sensors

(B) in the centre of the rear bumper.

CAUTION

The reversing sensor system assists you in

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determining the approximate distance be-

tween the vehicle and an obstacle located

behind the vehicle. It has limitations in terms

of detectable areas and objects, and may not

properly detect some objects. Therefore, do

not place excessive confidence in the revers-

ing sensor system and operate the vehicle as

carefully as you would do with a vehicle not

equipped with this system.

Vehicles with a towing bar

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Reversing sensor system*

The detection areas are within approximately

60 cm (A) from the corner sensors, 125 cm

(B) from the back sensors. The non-detection

areas (C) are within approximately 20 cm (D)

from the bumper.

CAUTION

The reversing sensor system may not operate

properly under the following conditions:

CAUTION

Objects with a smooth surface, such as

glass.

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The sensors or surroundings have been

wiped by hand.

Objects that are low, such as kerbstones.

•

If the bumper has been exposed to an im-

pact, the sensors may fail and prevent the

system from functioning properly. Have the

vehicle inspected at

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

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The stickers or accessories have been at-

tached to the sensors or surroundings.

The sensors or surroundings are covered

with water droplets, ice, snow, mud, etc.

When the temperature difference is too

large.

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NOTE

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The system receives ultrasonic noise from

other sources (the horns of other vehicles,

motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pour-

ing rain, splashing water, snow traction

device (tyre chains), etc.).

The buzzer may sound lower than the nor-

mal warning sound when the reversing sen-

sor system is receiving ultrasonic noise from

other sources, but this is not a malfunction.

The buzzer will stop sounding and the sys-

tem will return to normal operation after the

noise is no longer received.

The sensors are extremely hot or cold

(while the vehicle is parked for a long pe-

riod of time under a blazing sun or in cold

weather).

•

NOTE

The sensors do not detect objects located in

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The vehicle tilts significantly.

•

the area directly below or near the bumper.

If the height of an object is lower than the

mounted position of the corner or back sen-

sors, the sensors may not continue detecting

it even if they detected it initially.

The vehicle is driven on a rough road

(with a bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy sur-

face).

The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.

Immediately after Plug-in Hybrid EV

System starting.

•

For information on how to change the detec-

tion areas, please refer to “Changing the de-

tection areas” on page 7-100.

The reversing sensor system may not proper-

ly detect the following objects:

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Objects that are thin, such as wire nets or

•

ropes.

Objects that absorb sound waves, such as

snow.

Objects that are shaped with a sharp an-

gle.

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Reversing sensor system*

Warning for obstacles

To operate

Back sensor (vehicles without a towing

bar)

To operate the system, move the selector lev-

er to the “R” position while the operation

mode is put in ON. When the reversing sen-

sor system is operated, the reversing sensor

system operation indication lamp (A) will

turn on. To stop the operation, push the “SO-

NAR” switch; the reversing sensor system

operation indication lamp (A) goes out.

If there is an obstacle behind the vehicle, a

warning will be issued with the information

screen in the multi information display and a

warning buzzer.

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 125 to

80 cm

Intermittent

Approx. 80 to 40 cm

Fast intermittent

Continuous

Within approx.

40 cm

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Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

1- Corner sensor (left)

2- Back sensor

3- Corner sensor (right)

Approx. 125 to

100 cm

Intermittent

Fast intermittent

Continuous

Approx. 100 to

60 cm

Corner sensor

Within approx.

60 cm

NOTE

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Only when the select position is the “R” po-

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sition, the reversing sensor system can be

operated or be stopped by using the “SO-

NAR” switch.

Approx. 60 to 40 cm

Approx. 40 to 30 cm

Intermittent

Fast intermittent

Continuous

CAUTION

The distances given are to be used for refer-

ence only, as errors may be caused by vari-

ous factors, such as temperature, humidity,

or the shape of the obstacles.

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Within approx.

30 cm

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Reversing sensor system warn-

ing display

In case there is a malfunction in the reversing

sensor system, the display for the malfunc-

tioning sensor will blink and the warning

buzzer will sound for approximately 5 sec-

onds.

NOTE

When the sensors are detecting different ob-

The detection area will not change if you

keep the “SONAR” switch pushed for 10

seconds or more.

After pushing the “SONAR” switch, revers-

ing sensor system operation differs accord-

ing to the detection area setting.

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stacles at the same time, the information

screen in the multi information display indi-

cates the directions of the obstacles each

sensors are detecting. However, closer obsta-

cles are given priority over other detected

obstacles and the warning buzzer sounds to

inform you of closer obstacles.

Setting when towing bar is not equipped

When the selector lever is moved to the

“R” position, the reversing sensor system

will operate even if the corner sensor op-

eration was stopped by pushing the “SO-

NAR” switch.

•

Example: Corner sensor (left) malfunctioning

Changing the detection areas

The detection areas can be changed as fol-

lows:

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Setting when towing bar is equipped

When the reversing sensor system opera-

tion was stopped by pushing the “SO-

NAR” switch, the reversing sensor system

will not operate until the Plug-in Hybrid

EV System has been stopped even if the

selector lever is moved to the “R” posi-

tion.

•

Vehicles with a towing bar

While the operation of the system is stopped

at the “SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR”

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

release it. The buzzer sounds twice to indi-

cate that the detection area has been changed.

To resume the reversing sensor system

operation, push the “SONAR” switch or

stop and restart the Plug-in Hybrid EV

System, and then move the selector lever

to the “R” position.

Vehicles without a towing bar

While the operation of the system is stopped

at the “SONAR” switch, push the “SONAR”

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

release it. The buzzer sounds once to indicate

that the detection area has been changed.

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Parking sensors (Front/Rear)*

Even after the buzzer and display has stopped

warning, the indication lamp (A) on “SO-

NAR” switch will continue blinking until the

system reverts to the normal state. Have the

Corner and back sensor loca-

tions

CAUTION

The parking sensors assist you in determin-

ing the approximate distance between the

vehicle and any objects. It has limitations in

terms of detectable areas and objects, and

may not properly detect some objects.

Therefore, do not place excessive confidence

in the parking sensors, and operate the vehi-

cle as carefully as you would do with vehicle

not equipped with this system.

Make sure to check the surroundings with

your own eyes to ensure safety. Do not oper-

ate the vehicle by relying on the parking sen-

sors alone.

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There are 8 sensors (A) in the front and rear

bumper.

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Obstacle detection areas

The detection areas of the corner and back

sensors are limited to those shown in the il-

lustration. Moreover, the sensors are unable

to detect low or thin objects or objects near

the front or rear bumper. Thus, make sure to

check the surroundings as you operate the ve-

hicle in a safe manner.

Detection areas

Depending on whether the vehicle is equip-

ped with a towing bar, you can change the

parking sensors between the standard mode

and the towing bar mode. The towing bar

mode changes the system to exclude the area

in which the towing bar is mounted from the

detection areas.

Parking sensors (Front/

Rear)*

When parking in a garage or during parallel

parking, these sensors alert the driver to any

objects near the vehicle and their distance,

through a buzzer and the sensor display on

the information screen in the multi-informa-

tion display.

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Parking sensors (Front/Rear)*

Vehicles without a towing bar

Vehicles with a towing bar

CAUTION

The detection areas are within approximately

60 cm (A) from the front and corner sensors

and 125 cm (B) from the back sensors.

The detection areas are within approximately

60 cm (A) from the front and corner sensors

and 125 cm (B) from the back sensors. The

non-detection areas (C) are within approxi-

mately 20 cm (D) from the bumper.

The parking sensors may not operate proper-

ly under the following conditions:

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The sensors or surroundings have been

wiped by hand.

•

The stickers or accessories have been at-

tached to the sensors or surroundings.

The sensors or surroundings are covered

with water droplets, ice, snow, mud, etc.

When the temperature difference is too

large.

The sensors are frozen.

•

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The system receives ultrasonic noise from

other sources (the horns of other vehicles,

motorcycle engines, brakes, radios, pour-

ing rain, splashing water, snow traction

device (tyre chains), etc.).

The sensors are extremely hot or cold

(while the vehicle is parked for a long pe-

riod of time under a blazing sun or in cold

weather).

•

NOTE

The vehicle tilts significantly.

•

The vehicle is driven on a rough road

(with a bumpy, gravel, hilly, or grassy sur-

face).

The vehicle is too close to an obstacle.

Immediately after Plug-in Hybrid EV

System starting.

The sensors do not detect objects located in

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the area directly below or near the bumper.

If the height of an object is lower than the

mounted position of the sensors, the sensors

may not continue detecting it even if they

detected it initially.

•

The parking sensors may not properly detect

the following objects:

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For information on how to change the detec-

tion areas, please refer to “Changing the de-

tection areas” on page 7-100.

Objects that are thin, such as wire nets or

ropes.

Objects that absorb sound waves, such as

snow.

Objects that are shaped with a sharp an-

gle.

•

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Parking sensors (Front/Rear)*

Warning for obstacles

To operate

CAUTION

To operate the system, the operation mode is

put in ON. When the parking sensors are op-

erated, the indication lamp (A) will turn on.

To stop the operation, press the “SONAR”

switch and the indication lamp (A) goes off.

If there is an obstacle in the vicinity of the

vehicle, a warning will be issued with the in-

formation screen in the multi information dis-

play and a warning buzzer.

Objects with a smooth surface, such as

glass.

Objects that are low, such as kerbstones.

If the bumper has been exposed to an im-

pact, the sensors may fail and prevent the

system from functioning properly. Have the

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vehicle inspected at

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NOTE

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When the sensor is received ultrasonic noise

from outside, the sensor of the correspond-

ing portion will blink at a constant frequen-

cy. When they are not received the noise and

return to normal operation.

1- Corner sensor

2- Front sensor

3- Back sensor

Front and corner sensor

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 60 to 40 cm

Approx. 40 to 30 cm

Intermittent

Fast intermittent

Continuous

Within approx.

30 cm

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Parking sensors (Front/Rear)*

Back sensor (vehicles without a towing

bar)

NOTE

When the sensors are detecting different ob-

stacles at the same time, the information

screen in the multi information display indi-

cates the directions of the obstacles each

sensors are detecting. However, closer obsta-

cles are given priority over other detected

obstacles and the warning buzzer sounds to

inform you of closer obstacles.

The mode of the detection area can be

switched only when the select position is in

the “R” (REVERSE) position.

The detection area will not change if you

keep the “SONAR” switch pressed for 10

seconds or more.

After pressing the “SONAR” switch, the

parking sensors operation differs according

to the detection area setting.

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Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Approx. 125 to

80 cm

Intermittent

Approx. 80 to 40 cm

Fast intermittent

Continuous

Within approx.

40 cm

Setting when towing bar is not equipped

When the selector lever is moved to the

“R” (REVERSE) position, the parking

sensors will operate even if the parking

sensors operation was stopped by pressing

the “SONAR” switch.

•

Changing the detection areas

The detection areas can be changed as fol-

lows:

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Back sensor (vehicles with a towing bar)

Vehicle to obstacle

distance

Warning display/

sound cycle

Vehicles with a towing bar

Setting when towing bar is equipped

When the parking sensors operation was

stopped by pressing the “SONAR”

switch, the parking sensors will not oper-

ate until the Plug-in Hybrid EV System

has been stopped even if the select posi-

tion is put to the “R” (REVERSE) posi-

tion.

•

Approx. 125 to

100 cm

Intermittent

Fast intermittent

Continuous

While the operation of the system is stopped

at the “SONAR” switch, press the “SONAR”

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

release it. The buzzer sounds twice to indi-

cate that the detection area has been changed.

Approx. 100 to

60 cm

Within approx.

60 cm

Vehicles without a towing bar

To resume the parking sensors operation,

press the “SONAR” switch or stop and re-

start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System, and

then put the select position to the “R”

(REVERSE) position.

While the operation of the system is stopped

at the “SONAR” switch, press the “SONAR”

switch approximately 3 seconds or more, and

release it. The buzzer sounds once to indicate

that the detection area has been changed.

CAUTION

The distances given are to be used for refer-

ence only, as errors may be caused by vari-

ous factors, such as temperature, humidity,

or the shape of the obstacles.

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Rear-view camera*

Even after the buzzer and display has stopped

warning, the indication lamp (A) on “SO-

NAR” switch will continue blinking until the

system reverts to the normal state. Have the

Warning display

CAUTION

In case there is a malfunction in the parking

sensors, the display for the malfunctioning

sensor will blink and the warning buzzer will

sound for approximately 5 seconds.

The rear-view camera is an assistance sys-

tem that enables the driver to check for ob-

stacles behind the vehicle. Its range of view

is limited, so you should not overly depend

on it. Please drive just as carefully as you

would if the vehicle did not have the rear-

view camera.

Be sure to visually confirm safety around the

vehicle with your own eyes. Do not depend

entirely on the rear-view camera.

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vehicle inspected at

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Example: Corner sensor (left) malfunctioning

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Range of view of rear-view

camera

The range of view of the rear-view camera is

limited to the area shown in the illustrations.

It cannot show both sides and the lower part

of the rear bumper, etc.

Rear-view camera*

When reversing, be sure to visually confirm

safety around the vehicle.

The rear-view camera is a system that shows

the view behind the vehicle on a screen of the

DISPLAY AUDIO, the Smartphone-link Dis-

play Audio (SDA) or the Smartphone-link

Display Audio (SDA) navigation system.

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Rear-view camera*

Location of rear-view camera

NOTE

The rear-view camera (A) is integrated into

the part near the tailgate handle.

Because the rear-view camera has a special

lens, the lines on the ground between park-

ing spaces may not look parallel on the

screen.

In the following situations, the screen indi-

cation may be difficult to see. There is no

abnormality.

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Low light (nighttime).

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When the light of the sun or the light from

a vehicle’s headlamps shines directly into

the lens.

How to use the rear-view cam-

era

7

If the camera is hot and is then cooled by

rain or a car wash, the lens can mist up. This

phenomenon does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

It is not possible to fully see obstacles when

the lens is dirty. If the lens becomes conta-

minated by water droplets, snow, mud or oil,

wipe off the contamination, taking care not

to scratch the lens.

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When you put the select position to the “R”

position with the operation mode in ON, the

view behind the vehicle will automatically

appear on the screen of the DISPLAY AU-

DIO, the Smartphone-link Display Audio

(SDA) or the Smartphone-link Display Audio

(SDA) navigation system. When you put the

select position to any other position, the

screen will return to its original indication.

Range of view of rear-view cam-

era

Please observe the following cautions. Ig-

noring them could lead to a camera malfunc-

tion.

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Do not subject the camera to physical

shock.

•

Do not apply wax to the camera.

Do not splash the camera with boiling wa-

ter.

•

CAUTION

The rear-view camera has a special lens that

can make objects shown on the screen ap-

pear to be closer or further away than they

actually are.

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Do not disassemble the camera.

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Reference lines on the screen

Reference lines and upper surface of the rear

bumper (A) are displayed on the screen.

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Rear-view camera*

Red line (B) indicates approximately

50 cm behind the rear bumper.

Two Green lines (C) indicate approxi-

mately 20 cm outside of the vehicle

body.

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

upward slope, it appears farther than its ac-

tual position.

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When the rear of the vehicle is weighed

down with the weight of passengers and

luggage in the vehicle

The reference lines are displayed closer than

the actual distance.

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

upward slope, it appears farther than its ac-

tual position.

Short transverse lines (1 to 3) indicate

distance from the rear bumper.

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Check surroundings for safety.

A: Actual objects

B: Objects shown on the screen

1. Approximately at the rear edge of the

rear bumper (if so equipped)

2. Approximately 100 cm

When there is a downward slope behind

the vehicle

A: Actual objects

The reference lines are displayed farther than

the actual distance.

3. Approximately 200 cm

B: Objects shown on the screen

Errors between the display and

the actual road surface

When there is an upward slope behind the

vehicle

The reference lines for distance and vehicle

width are based on a level, flat road surface.

In the following cases, errors are produced

between the display reference lines and the

distance on the actual road surface.

The reference lines are displayed closer than

the actual distance.

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Rear-view camera*

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

downward slope, it appears closer than its ac-

tual position.

However, the vehicle may hit the truck be-

cause the body of the truck strays onto the

course in reality.

When approaching to solid objects

The reference lines for distance and vehicle

width are intended to indicate the distance to

a flat object such as a level, flat road surface.

This may make the distance to a projecting

object shown on the screen differ from the

actual distance to the projecting object. Do

not use them as a guide for distances to solid

objects.

Example: On the screen the point B appears

the nearest, then the point C and A in order of

distance. The points A and B actually are the

same distances from the vehicle, and the

point C is farther off than the points A and B.

Check surroundings for safety.

7

A: Actual objects

B: Objects shown on the screen

When solid objects are located close to the

vehicle

When solid objects are located close to the

vehicle, the displayed distance on the screen

may differ from the actual distance.

Check surroundings for your safety.

Because the reference lines do not contact the

body of the truck, it looks as if it would not

hit the vehicle in following illustration.

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Multi Around Monitor*

Location of each cameras

CAUTION

Multi Around Monitor*

Be sure to visually confirm safety around the

vehicle with your own eyes. Especially, the

four corners of the vehicle become blind

spots where an object is not displayed on the

Multi Around Monitor. Do not depend en-

tirely on the Multi Around Monitor.

Do not use the Multi Around Monitor with

the door mirrors folded in and/or with the

doors and/or the tailgate open. It will prevent

the Multi Around Monitor from displaying

the appropriate range.

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The cameras are integrated into the location

as shown below.

The Multi Around Monitor is a system that

shows the view combined with four cameras,

i.e., “Front-view camera”, “Side-view cam-

eras (right and left)” and “Rear-view camera”

on a screen of the DISPLAY AUDIO, the

Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) or the

Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) navi-

gation system. It assists drivers to park their

vehicles in parking spaces and to parallel

park their vehicles.

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CAUTION

The Multi Around Monitor is an assistance

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system that enables the driver to check the

safety around the vehicle. The range where

the image can be displayed is limited. Do

not place too much confidence in the Multi

Around Monitor and try to drive carefully in

the same way as for the vehicle not equipped

with the Multi Around Monitor.

A:

B:

C:

Rear-view camera

Front-view camera

Side-view camera

WARNING

Do not install anything which will disturb

the operation of the cameras around the

location of them.

Its range of view is limited, so you should

not overly depend on it. Please drive just as

carefully as you would if the vehicle did not

have the Multi Around Monitor.

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Multi Around Monitor*

Range of view of the Multi

Around Monitor cameras

Range of view of the Multi

Around Monitor

The range of view of the Multi Around Mon-

itor cameras is limited to the area shown in

the illustrations. It cannot show around the

both sides and the lower part of the front and

rear bumpers, etc. While driving, be sure to

visually confirm safety around the vehicle.

7

Types of views of the Multi

Around Monitor

A: Front-view camera

B: Side-view camera (Right)

C: Side-view camera (Left)

D: Rear-view camera

Two different types of views are displayed on

the left side and the right side respectively.

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Multi Around Monitor*

Bird’s eye-view/Rear-view mode Bird’s

eye-view/Front-view

CAUTION

mode

Views of the surroundings of the vehicle and

The cameras have special lenses that can

make objects shown on the screen appear to

be closer or further away than they actually

are.

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behind the vehicle are displayed.

Views of the surroundings of the vehicle and

the front of the vehicle are displayed.

NOTE

Because the cameras have a special lens, the

lines on the ground between parking spaces

may not look parallel on the screen.

In the following situations, the screen indi-

cation may be difficult to see. There is no

abnormality.

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Check surroundings for safety.

Low light (nighttime).

•

When the light of the sun or the light from

a vehicle’s headlamps shines directly into

the lens.

Side-view/Rear-view mode

Side-view/Front-view mode

If a fluorescent light shines directly into

the lens, the screen indication may be

flicker.

Views of the passenger’s side of the vehicle

and behind the vehicle are displayed.

•

Views of the passenger’s side of the vehicle

and the front of the vehicle are displayed.

There is no abnormality.

If the camera is hot and is then cooled by

rain or a car wash, the lens can mist up. This

phenomenon does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

If the atmospheric temperature is extremely

hot or extremely cold, the camera images

may not be clear.

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There is no abnormality.

If a radio set is installed near the camera, the

camera images may cause electrical system

interference and the system may stop func-

tioning properly.

Check surroundings for safety.

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Multi Around Monitor*

Operation with the selector lev-

er

When you put the select position to the “R”

(REVERSE) position, the bird’s eye-view/

rear-view is displayed on the screen of the

DISPLAY AUDIO, the SDA or SDA naviga-

tion system. When you put the select position

to any other position, the display disappears.

NOTE

It is not possible to fully see obstacles when

If there is no operation for 3 minutes after

the Multi Around Monitor is displayed by

pressing the switch with the select position

in a position other than “R”, the display dis-

appears.

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the lens is dirty. If the lens becomes conta-

minated by water droplets, snow, mud or oil,

wipe off the contamination, taking care not

to scratch the lens.

Please observe the following cautions. Ig-

noring them could lead to a camera malfunc-

tion.

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Switching of the screen (Select

position is “R”)

If the switch is pressed, the mode of Multi

Around Monitor is switched as follows.

Do not subject the camera to physical

shook such as striking it strongly or

throwing a thing.

•

NOTE

7

Do not adhere organic substances, waxes,

oil remover, and glass cleaner to the cam-

era.

•

The passenger’s side screen can be switched

to the side-view by pressing the switch.

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Bird’s eye-view/Rear-view mode

view/ Rear-view mode

Side-

If adhered to them, immediately wipe off.

Do not splash the camera with boiling wa-

ter.

Never spray or splash water on the cam-

era or around it.

Do not disconnect, disassemble or modify

the camera.

Do not scratch the camera, as this may

cause damage to the camera images.

Operation with the switch

When the switch (A) is pressed, the bird’s

eye view/front-view is displayed.

•

Switching of the screen (Select

position is other than “R”)

If the switch is pressed, the mode of Multi

Around Monitor is switched as follows.

Bird’s eye-view/ Front-view mode

view/Front-view mode OFF

Side-

How to use the Multi Around

Monitor

The Multi Around Monitor can only be used

when the operation mode is ON.

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Multi Around Monitor*

Front-view mode

NOTE

Reference lines for the distance and the vehi-

cle width and upper surface of the front

bumper (A) are displayed on the screen.

When you put the select position to the “R”

(REVERSE) position with the front-view

displayed on the driver’s side screen, the

driver’s side screen switches to the rear-view

mode. When you put the select position to

any other position, the driver’s side screen

switches to the front-view mode.

When the switch is pressed at the vehicle

speed of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or

higher, only the side-view can be displayed

on the passenger’s side screen.

The front-view will not be displayed when

the vehicle speed exceeds approximately

10 km/h (6 mph).

The display of the view may be delayed dur-

ing switching of the screen.

When the expected course lines are dis-

played in the front-view, the expected course

lines are also displayed in the bird’s eyeview

(Front: solid line, Rear: broken line).

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The Red line (B) indicates approximate-

ly 50 cm from the front edge of the front

bumper.

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The Two Green lines (C) indicate the ap-

proximate vehicle width.

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The Orange line (D) indicates an expec-

ted course when the vehicle moves for-

ward with the steering wheel turned. It

disappears when the steering wheel is in

the neutral position.

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The approximate distance from the vehi-

cle body is as follows:

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Rear-view mode

Reference lines for the distance and the vehi-

cle width and upper surface of the rear bump-

er (A) are displayed on the screen.

How to read the screen

In any mode other than the Bird’s eye-view

mode, the lines in the screen give the follow-

ing information. Use them only as a guide.

The Red line (B) indicates approximate-

ly 50 cm behind the rear edge of the rear

bumper.

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CAUTION

When you accidentally hit the camera and its

circumference against something, the view

and the lines in the screen may not be dis-

played correctly. Be sure to have it inspected

by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Service Point.

The Two Green lines (C) indicate the ap-

proximate vehicle width.

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The Orange line (D) indicates an expec-

ted course when the vehicle is reserved

with the steering wheel turned. It disap-

pears when the steering wheel is in the

neutral position.

Check surroundings for safety.

1- Approximately 100 cm from the

front edge of the front bumper

The approximate distance from the vehi-

cle body is as follows:

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Multi Around Monitor*

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

upward slope, it appears farther than its ac-

tual position.

NOTE

When the expected course lines are dis-

played in the rear-view, the expected course

lines are also displayed in the bird’s eye-

view (Front: broken line, Rear: solid line).

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Check surroundings for safety.

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1- Approximately 100 cm from the rear

edge of the rear bumper

2- Approximately 200 cm from the rear

edge of the rear bumper

A: Actual objects

Errors between the display and

the actual road surface

CAUTION

B: Objects shown on the screen

Due to the number of people in the vehicle,

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The reference lines for distance and vehicle

width are based on a level, flat road surface.

In the following cases, errors are produced

between the display reference lines and the

distance on the actual road surface.

When there is an upward slope behind the

vehicle

The reference lines are displayed closer than

the actual distance.

the fuel quantity, the weight and positioning

of luggage, and/or the condition of the road

surface, the lines in the view from the rear-

view camera may not be accurately posi-

tioned relative to the actual road.

Use the reference lines only as a guideline,

and always do a safety check of your behind

and surroundings directly while driving.

When the rear of the vehicle is weighed

down with the weight of passengers and

luggage in the vehicle

The reference lines are displayed closer than

the actual distance.

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Multi Around Monitor*

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

upward slope, it appears farther than its ac-

tual position.

Therefore when there is an obstacle on the

downward slope, it appears closer than its ac-

tual position.

However, the vehicle may hit the truck be-

cause the body of the truck strays onto the

course in reality.

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A: Actual objects

B: Objects shown on the screen

When there is a downward slope behind

the vehicle

When solid objects are located close to the

vehicle

The reference lines are displayed farther than

the actual distance.

When solid objects are located close to the

vehicle, the displayed distance on the screen

may differ from the actual distance.

Because the reference lines do not contact the

body of the truck, it looks as if it would not

hit the vehicle in following illustration.

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Multi Around Monitor*

When approaching to solid objects

The reference lines for distance and vehicle

width are intended to indicate the distance to

a flat object such as a level, flat road surface.

This may make the distance to a projecting

object shown on the screen differ from the

actual distance to the projecting object. Do

not use them as a guide for distances to solid

objects.

1- Approximate vehicle width including the

door mirror.

2- Approximate location of the axle centre

of the front wheel.

3- Approximate 50 cm from the front edge

of the front bumper.

Bird’s eye-view mode

An overhead view in which the vehicle is

looked down is displayed so that you can

easily identify the location of your vehicle

and the course to enter the parking space.

Example: Example: On the screen the point B

appears the nearest, then the point C and A in

order of distance. The points A and B actual-

ly are the same distances from the vehicle,

and the point C is farther off than the points

A and B.

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Side-view mode

Reference lines for the vehicle width and the

front end of the vehicle are displayed on the

screen.

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Cargo loads

CAUTION

NOTE

Cargo loads

The bird’s eye-view is an simulated view

processed by combining view captured by

“Front-view camera”, “Side-view cameras

(right and left)” and “Rear-view camera”.

Because of this, in the Bird’s eye-view

mode, objects will appear to be farther away

than they actually are. In addition, there are

blind spots in the vicinity of the actual vehi-

cle which are not displayed on the screen.

You may crash your vehicle even if there

seems to be a little distance between your

vehicle and an object, and there may be an

object in the area where there seems to be

nothing. Be sure to check the safety around

the vehicle with your own eyes.

The vehicle icon displayed in the Bird’s eye-

view mode differs from the actual vehicle in

colour and size. Because of this, an object

near the vehicle may appear to be in contact

with the vehicle, and the positional relation-

ship between the vehicle and the object may

differ from the actual one.

In the Bird’s eye-view mode, since the views

captured by the four cameras, “Front-view

camera”, “Side-view cameras (right and

left)” and “Rear-view camera” are processed

based on a level flat road surface, an image

may be displayed as follows:

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Cargo loads precautions

CAUTION

Do not load cargo or luggage higher than the

An object appears to have fallen down

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and looks longer or larger.

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top of the seatback. Be sure that your cargo

or luggage cannot move once your vehicle is

moving. Having the driver’s vision blocked,

and your cargo being thrown inside the cabin

if you suddenly have to brake can cause a

serious accident or injury.

An object having a height from the road

surface may seem to appear from the joint

of the view composition processing re-

gions.

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The brightness of the views from each cam-

era may vary depending on the illuminance

conditions.

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Load heavy cargo or luggage in the front of

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the vehicle. If the load in the back of the ve-

hicle is too heavy, steering may become un-

stable.

An object above the camera is not displayed.

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The object displayed in the Front-view mode

or the Rear-view mode may not be displayed

in the Bird’s eye-view mode.

The view in the Bird’s eye-view mode may

be displaced from its true position when the

mounting location and angle of each camera

are changed.

Loading a roof carrier

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CAUTION

The view composition processing regions

are present in the four corners of the Bird’s

eye-view display, mainly at the boundary

sections of views from each camera. Be-

cause of this, in the vicinity of the boundary

sections, the sharpness of the views may de-

crease and an object may disappear and re-

appear on the screen.

Use a roof carrier that properly fits your ve-

hicle. Do not load luggage directly onto the

roof.

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The lines on the road may appear to be dis-

placed or bent at the joint of the views.

For installation, refer to the instruction man-

ual accompanying the roof carrier.

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Trailer towing

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

We recommend you to use a MITSUBISHI

When luggage is loaded onto the vehicle,

please make sure to drive slowly and avoid

excessive manoeuvres such as sudden brak-

ing or quick turning.

In addition, place the luggage on the carrier

so that its weight is distributed evenly with

the heaviest items on the bottom. Do not

load items that are wider than the roof carri-

er.

The additional weight on the roof could raise

the vehicle’s centre of gravity and affect ve-

hicle handling characteristics.

As a result, driving errors or emergency ma-

noeuvres could lead to a loss of control and

result in an accident.

Be sure that adequate clearance is main-

tained for raising the tailgate while loading

luggage on the roof carrier.

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MOTORS GENUINE roof carrier, since the

brackets to be used have a special shape. For

details, we recommend you to consult a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

ice Point.

Trailer towing

In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle,

have a trailer towing device mounted that

meets all relevant regulations in your area,

consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point.

The regulations concerning the towing of a

trailer may differ from country to country.

You are advised to obey the regulations in

each area.

Roof carrier precaution

CAUTION

Make sure that the weight of the luggage

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does not exceed the allowable roof load.

If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this

may cause damage to the vehicle.

The roof load is the total allowable load on

the roof (the weight of the roof carrier plus

the weight of luggage placed on the roof car-

rier).

Before driving and after travelling a short

distance, always check the load to make sure

it is securely fastened to the roof carrier.

Check periodically during your travel that

the load remains secure.

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CAUTION

Danger of Accident!

A towing bar should be fitted according to

MITSUBISHI MOTORS guidelines.

For the specific value, refer to “Maximum

roof load” on page 12-05.

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NOTE

To prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel

economy, remove the roof carrier when not

in use.

Remove the roof carrier before using an au-

tomatic car wash.

Be sure that adequate clearance is main-

tained for raising the sunroof (if so equip-

ped) when installing a roof carrier.

Maximum towable weight with

brake and maximum trailer-

nose weight

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Never exceed the maximum towable weight

with brake and the maximum trailer-nose

weight as listed in the specifications.

(Refer to page “Vehicle weight” on page

12-05.)

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If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more than

1,000 m above sea-level, reduce your weight

by 10 % of the gross combination weight for

every increase of 1,000 m above sea-level, as

the engine output is lowered owing to de-

crease in atmospheric pressure.

To prevent shocks from the overrun

brake, depress the brake pedal lightly at

first and then more strongly.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

698 mm

69 mm

369 mm

101 mm

815 mm

Overheating

This will normally occur as a result of some

mechanical failure. If your vehicle should

overheat, stop and check for a loose or bro-

Towing bar mounting specifica-

tions

448 mm

(at kerb weight condition)

ken water pump/alternator drive belt,

a

blocked radiator air intake or a low coolant

level. If these items are satisfactory the over-

heating could be caused by a number of me-

chanical causes that would have to be

checked at a competent service centre.

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496 mm

(at kerb weight condition)

384 - 397 mm

See the following table for fixing points (A)

for the towing bar.

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(at laden condition)

8

9

534 mm

(at kerb weight condition)

CAUTION

544 mm

(at kerb weight condition)

If the engine overheats, reference should be

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made to “Engine overheating” section of

“For emergencies” prior to taking any cor-

rective action.

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11

12

473 mm

528 mm

583 mm

Parking

It is not recommended to park on a steep

slope while towing trailer.

Operating hints

If parking on a steep slope cannot be avoided,

the road grade should be less than 12% and

the following procedure performed.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly on the

vehicle and the trailer (if fitted).

Be sure that the driving speed does not

exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer op-

eration. It is also recommended that you

obey the local regulations in case driving

speed with a trailer is limited to less than

100 km/h (62 mph).

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2. Put the select position in “P”.

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3. Place chocks or blocks at the tyres on

both vehicle and trailer.

4. Turn the front wheels into the shoulder

of the road to prevent the vehicle from

moving.

Driving on long up hills while

towing trailer

When the remaining quantity of the drive bat-

tery is low, or high-speed driving on long up

hills at high temperature, the drive battery

output is restricted and the vehicle speed may

be decreased.

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The vehicle speed may be recovered if the

drive battery quantity is recovered.

NOTE

In charge mode, if the remaining quantity of

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the drive battery can be increased in ad-

vance, it can prevent the vehicle speed from

decreasing on long up hills.

Refer to “Battery charge mode” on page

7-29.

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