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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.

•

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.

•

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

If the brake auto hold system is turned off

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.

•

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.

•

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.

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.

NOTE

The hill start assist is activated when all of

the following conditions are met.

CAUTION

The Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operat-

ing.

•

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.

(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.

•

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.

NOTE

Warning display

When reversing on an uphill slope, put the

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.

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

[Activating condition for the emergency stop

signal system]

It activates when all of the following condi-

tions are met.

CAUTION

The vehicle speed is approximately

55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.

•

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-

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).

•

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.

The brake pedal is released.

The hazard warning flasher switch is

pressed.

•

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).

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.

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.

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.

• 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,

CAUTION

Never install

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.

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.

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.

•

ABS warning lamp/display

•

have your vehicle inspected by

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.

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.

Front

Rear

NOTE

During repeated full-lock turning of the

steering wheel (for example, while you are

manoeuvring the vehicle into

a parking

space), a protection function may be activa-

ted to prevent overheating of the power

steering system. This function will make the

steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In

this event, limit your turning of the steering

wheel for a while. When the system has

cooled down, the steering action will return

to normal.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

•

When the vehicle is driven for a while af-

•

ter the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is

turned on.

If the warning display appears while the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operating,

have the vehicle inspected by

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.

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.

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.

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

When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy

road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive

the vehicle at moderate speeds.

Stability control function

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.

CAUTION

For safety reasons, the ASC OFF switch

should be operated when your vehicle is

stopped.

NOTE

The stability control function operates at

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

Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in

normal circumstances.

ASC operation indicator or

ASC OFF indicator

In case you turn off the ASC to move out

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.

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.

CAUTION

When

indicator blinks, ASC is operating,

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.

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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