Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-97
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• When driving on a curve.
• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.
• When driving in dark areas, such as in a
tunnel or at night.
• When the system recognizes driver’s
steering, accelerating, braking or gear
shifting actions as evasive actions to
avoid collision.
• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed
down with the weight of passengers and
luggage.
• Up to several seconds after starting driv-
ing.
• In adverse weather conditions, such as
rain, snow, fog or sand-storm.
• When the windshield of the sensor por-
tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,
snow and ice, etc.
• When a vehicle ahead or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing water, snow or dirt.
• When using a windshield washer.
• If windshield wipers are not Mitsubishi
Motors Genuine parts or equivalent.
• When the sensor becomes extremely hot
or cold.
• If the 12 V starter battery becomes weak
or runs down.
• When the sensor is affected by strong
light, such as direct sunlight or the head-
lights of an oncoming vehicle.
 The FCM may not detect a pedestrian in
certain situations. Some of these include:
WARNING
• If the pedestrian is shorter than approxi-
mately 3.2 feet (1 m) or taller than
approximately 6.5 feet (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.
• If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lies
on the road.
• When a pedestrian is pushing/pulling
something, such as a stroller, bicycle or
wheelchair.
• When pedestrians gather in a group.
• When a pedestrian clothing appears to
be nearly the same color or brightness as
its surroundings.
• When a pedestrian is very close to an
object, such as a vehicle.
• When a pedestrian is in a dark area, such
as at night or in a tunnel.
• When a pedestrian is walking fast or
running.
• When a pedestrian suddenly rushes in
front of the vehicle.
• When the position of a pedestrian is close
to the edge of the vehicle.
 When the system recognizes driver’s
steering or accelerating actions as evasive
actions to avoid a collision, FCM control
and alarm functions may be canceled.
WARNING
 In certain situations, though there is little
or no risk of a collision, the FCM may
activate. Examples include:
• When overtaking a vehicle.
• When driving on a curve.
• When there is a road side object (B) that
reflects the radar sensor signal, such as a
road sign.
• When approaching a gate, a railroad
crossing, an underpass, a narrow bridge,
manhole lid or a speed bump.
• When driving under an overpass or
pedestrian bridge.
• When driving in a narrow tunnel.
• When driving in a parking structure.
• When approaching a slope where the
incline changes significantly.
• When trying to stop your vehicle very
close to a vehicle or an object in front.
WARNING
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