Brake auto hold
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Starting and driving
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The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-
cate a fault in the braking system. A warning
is also displayed on the instrument cluster.
Refer to “Brake warning lamp (red)” and
“Brake warning display” on page 5-75, 5-77.
Check the brake system while driving at a
low speed immediately after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm
they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake
discs and prevent normal braking after driv-
ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or
after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal.
It is important to take advantage of the engine
braking by shifting to a lower shift position
while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Avoid hard braking situations.
New brakes need to be broken-in by mod-
erate use for the first 200 km.
The disc brakes are provided with a warn-
ing device which emits a shrieking metal-
lic sound while braking if the brake pads
have reached their wear limit. If you hear
this sound, have the brake pads replaced
immediately by your MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer.
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When the vehicle is stopped at traffic signals
etc., the vehicle can be held stationary with
the brake auto hold system even if you
release your foot from the brake pedal.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the
brakes are released.
If the power assist is lost or if either brake
hydraulic system stops working properly,
take your vehicle to an authorised
MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer immedi-
ately.
Warning lamp/display
When brakes are wet
WARNING
When driving downhill
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.
Brake pads
WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads will make it
harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Brake auto hold
WARNING
Do not overly rely on the brake auto hold
system. On steep slope, depress the brake
pedal firmly because the system may not
hold the vehicle stationary.
Never leave the vehicle while it is being
stopped by the brake auto hold system.
When leaving the vehicle, apply the park-
ing brake and move the selector lever to
the “P” (PARK) position.
Do not use brake auto hold system when
driving on slippery roads or towing. The
system may not hold the vehicle stationary
and could result in an accident.
