Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and driving
WARNING
.
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate.
.
When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running,
the power assist for the steering will cease
operation. You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be harder to
operate.
The electric power steering is designed to
provide power assist while driving to operate
the steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly
or continuously while parking or driving at a
very low speed, the power assist for the steering
wheel will be reduced. This is to prevent
overheating of the electric power steering and
protect it from getting damaged. While the
power assist is reduced, steering wheel opera-
tion will become heavy. When the temperature
of the electric power steering goes down, the
power assist level will return to normal. Avoid
repeating such steering wheel operations that
could cause the electric power steering to
overheat.
You may hear a noise when the steering wheel
is operated quickly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may
indicate the electric power steering is not
functioning properly and may need servicing.
Have the electric power steering checked. It is
recommended that you visit an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for this service. (See
“Electric power steering warning light” (P.2-
16).)
When the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power
assist for the steering will cease operation. You
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
greater steering effort is needed, especially in
sharp turns and at low speeds.
The mode of the power steering will be changed
automatically in accordance with the vehicle’s
drive mode. (See “Drive Mode Selector” (P.5-
28).)
BRAKING PRECAUTIONS
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will
still have braking at two wheels.
Brake pedal
Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,
resulting in poor brake response and premature
wear of the brake pads.
When driving down a long or steep hill, use
engine braking by downshifting.
WARNING
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal
or let a floor mat slide under it; doing 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.
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. How-
ever, greater foot pressure on the brake pedal
will be required to stop the vehicle and the
stopping distance will be longer.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING BRAKE SYSTEM
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