Mitsubishi MOTORS Mirage 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Electric power steering system
(EPS)
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The power steering system operates while the en-
gine in running.
It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steer-
ing wheel.
If the power assist it lost, you will notice it takes
much more effort to steer.
In this happens, have the vehicle inspected by a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
WARNING
l Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving. Stopping the engine would make
the steering wheel extremely hard to
turn, possibly resulting in an accident.
NOTE
l During repeated full-lock turning of the steer-
ing wheel (for example, while you are ma-
noeuvring the vehicle into a parking space),
a protection function may be activated to pre-
vent overheating of the power steering sys-
tem. 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.
l If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
cle is stationary with the headlamps on, the
headlamps may become dim. This behaviour
is not abnormal. The headlamps will return
to their original brightness after a short while.
Electric power steering system warn-
ing lamp
If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning
lamp will come on.
Under normal conditions, the warning lamp comes
on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position or the operation mode is put in ON, and
goes off after the engine has started.
CAUTION
l If the warning lamp comes on while the
engine is running, have the vehicle inspec-
ted by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point as soon as possible.
It may become harder to turn the steer-
ing wheel.
Active stability control (ASC)
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The Active Stability Control (ASC) takes overall
control of the anti-lock brake system, traction con-
trol function and stability control function to help
maintain the vehicle’s control and traction. Please
read this section in conjunction with the page on
the anti-lock brake system, traction control func-
tion and stability control function.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Traction control function
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Stability control function
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CAUTION
l 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
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 responsibil-
ity to drive carefully. This means taking
into account the traffic, road and environ-
mental conditions.
l Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly.
l Do not install any aftermarket limited-
slip differential (LSD) on your vehicle.
The ASC may stop functioning properly.
Starting and driving
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