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

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The Active stability control (ASC) uses various
sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain driving conditions, the
ASC helps to perform the following functions.
. Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel slip
on one slipping drive wheel so power is
transferred to a non slipping drive wheel on
the same axle.
.
Controls brake pressure and engine output
to reduce drive wheel slip based on vehicle
speed (traction control function).
. Controls brake pressure at individual
wheels and engine output to help the driver
maintain control of the vehicle in the
following conditions:
— understeer (vehicle tends to not follow
the steered path despite increased steer-
ing input)
— oversteer (vehicle tends to spin due to
certain road or driving conditions).
The ASC can help the driver to maintain control
of the vehicle, but it cannot prevent loss of
vehicle control in all driving situations.
When the ASC operates, the ASC warning light
in the instrument panel flashes so note the
following:
.
The road may be slippery or the system may
determine some action is required to help
keep the vehicle on the steered path.
.
You may feel a pulsation in the brake pedal
and hear a noise or vibration from under the
hood. This is normal and indicates that the
ASC is working properly.
.
Adjust your speed and driving to the road
conditions.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the ASC
warning light
illuminates in the instrument
panel. The ASC automatically turns off.
The multi-information display is used to turn
off the ASC. The ASC off indicator
illuminates to indicate the ASC is off. When
the ASC is turned off, the ASC still operates to
prevent one drive wheel from slipping by
transferring power to a non slipping drive
wheel. The ASC warning light
flashes if
this occurs. All other ASC functions are off, and
the ASC warning light
will not flash. The
ASC is automatically reset to on when the
ignition switch is placed in the off position then
back to the on position.
See “Active stability control (ASC) warning
light” (P.2-16) and “Active stability control
(ASC) off indicator light” (P.2-16).
The computer has a built-in diagnostic feature
that tests the system each time you start the
engine and move the vehicle forward or in
reverse at a slow speed. When the self-test
occurs, you may hear a “clunk” noise and/or
feel a pulsation in the brake pedal. This is
normal and is not an indication of a malfunc-
tion.
WARNING
.
The ASC is designed to help improve
driving stability but does not prevent
accidents due to abrupt steering operation
at high speeds or by careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and always
drive carefully.
.
Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings
and wheels are not Mitsubishi Motors
recommended for your vehicle or are
extremely deteriorated, the ASC may not
operate properly. This could adversely
affect vehicle handling performance, and
the ASC warning light
may illumi-
nate.
.
If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not Mitsubishi
Motors recommended or are extremely
deteriorated, the ASC may not operate
properly and the ASC warning light
may illuminate.
.
If engine control related parts are not
Mitsubishi Motors recommended or are
extremely deteriorated, the ASC warning
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ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
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