Mitsubishi MOTORS Mirage 2012, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
l An operation noise may be emitted from the
engine compartment in the following situa-
tions. The sound is associated with checking
the operations of the ASC. At this time, you
may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you
depress it. These do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while af-
ter the engine is turned on.
l When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating nor-
mally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
l When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function
prevents the drive wheels from excessive spinning,
thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stop-
ped condition. It also provides sufficient driving
force and steering performance as the vehicle turns
while pressing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTION
l When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and
drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Stability control function
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The stability control function is designed to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on slip-
pery roads or during rapid steering manoeuvres. It
works by controlling the engine output and brake
on each wheel.
NOTE
l The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.
ASC operation indicator
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ASC indicator
The indicator will blink when the
ASC is operating.
CAUTION
l
When indicator blinks, ASC is operat-
ing, which means that the road is slippery
or that your vehicle’s wheels are begin-
ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower
with less accelerator input.
NOTE
l
The indicator may turn on when you start
the engine. This means that the battery volt-
age momentarily dropped when the engine
was started. It does not indicate a malfunc-
tion, provided that the display goes out imme-
diately.
l When a compact spare tyre has been put on
your vehicle, the gripping ability of the tyre
will be lower, making it more likely that the
indicator will blink.
ASC warning indicator
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the
indicators will turn on.
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ASC indicator
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ASC OFF indicator
CAUTION
l The system may be malfunctioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the
indicator go out. If they go out, there is
no abnormal condition. If they do not go
out or appears frequently, it is not neces-
sary to stop the vehicle immediately, but
we recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected.
Starting and driving
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