Mitsubishi MOTORS LANCER EVOLUTION, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
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If the power assist is lost or if either
brake hydraulic system stops working
properly, have your vehicle checked im-
mediately.
Warning display
The brake warning lamp illuminates to indicate a
fault in the braking system. A warning is also dis-
played on the multi-information display. Refer to
“Brake warning lamp” on page 3-33 and “Brake
warning display” on page 3-35.
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a low
speed immediately after starting, especially 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 driving in heavy
rain, through large puddles, or after the vehicle is
washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driv-
ing slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the engine
braking by shifting to a lower shift position while
driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent
the brakes from overheating.
WARNING
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Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it; do-
ing so could prevent the full pedal stroke
that would be necessary in an emergency.
Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor
mat is securely held in place.
Brake pads
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New brakes need to be broken-in by moder-
ate use for the first 200 km (124 miles).
Avoid hard braking situations.
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The disc brakes are provided with a warning
device which continuously emits a shrieking
metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads have reached their wear limit.
If you hear this sound continuously, have the
brake pads inspected immediately.
WARNING
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Driving with worn brake pads will make
it harder to stop, and can cause an acci-
dent.
NOTE
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When the brakes are applied, a faint noise
may be heard, but this is a characteristic of
high-performance brakes; it does not indicate
a problem.
Brake assist system
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The brake assist system is a device assisting drivers
who cannot depress the brake pedal firmly when it
is necessary to do so (such as in emergency stop
situations) and provides greater braking force.
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the brakes
will be applied with more force than usual.
CAUTION
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The brake assist system is not a device
designed to exercise braking force great-
er than its capacity. Make sure to always
keep a sufficient distance between vehi-
cles in front of you without relying too
much on the brake assist system.
NOTE
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Once the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
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The brake assist system may become opera-
tional when the brake pedal is fully de-
pressed even if it has not been depressed
suddenly.
Starting and driving
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