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3 Anti-lock braking system
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The anti-lock braking system helps prevent the wheels from
locking up when braking. This helps you keep control of your
vehicle and its direction. Driving hints
When using the anti-lock brakes (sudden braking), steer-
ing is slightly different from normal driving conditions.
Use the steering wheel carefully.
Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of
you. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the anti-lock
braking system, leave a greater braking distance when:
Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
Driving on uneven road surfaces.
Operation of anti-lock braking system is not restricted to
situations where brakes are applied suddenly. This system
may also prevent the wheels from locking when you drive
over manholes, steel roadwork plates, road markings, or
any uneven road surface.
When the anti-lock braking system is in use, you may feel
the brake pedal vibrating and hear a unique sound. You
may also feel as if the pedal resists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the brake pedal down
firmly. Do not pump the brake, which will result in
reduced braking performance.
NOTE
After your vehicle is driven a short distance after starting
the engine, you will hear the sound coming from the
engine compartment. These are the normal sounds the
anti-lock braking system makes when performing a self-
check. It does not indicate a malfunction.
The anti-lock braking system can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
It stops working when the vehicle slows below approxi-
mately 3 mph (5 km/h).
CAUTION
!
The anti-lock braking system cannot prevent acci-
dents. It is your responsibility to take safety precau-
tions and to drive carefully.
To prevent failure of the anti-lock braking system,
be sure all four wheels and tires are the same size
and the same type.
Never install a limited-slip differential as the anti-
lock braking system may not function normally.
Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
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3 Power steering system
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The power steering system has mechanical steering capability
in case the power assist is lost. If the hydraulic pressure is
interrupted for some reason (such as engine stalling), you will
still be able to steer your vehicle.
If the power assist is lost, you will notice it takes much more
effort to steer and that there is much more “free play” in the
steering wheel. If this happens, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Active stability control (ASC)
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The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the
anti-lock braking system, traction control function and skid
control function to help maintain the vehicle’s control and trac-
tion. Please read this section in conjunction with the page on
the anti-lock braking system, traction control function and skid
control function.
Anti-lock braking system → P. 3 - 1 3 5
Traction control function → P. 3 - 1 4 0
Skid control function → P. 3 - 1 4 0
WA R N I N G
!
Never turn off the engine while the vehicle is mov-
ing, or your ability to steer the vehicle may be seri-
ously reduced.CAUTION
!
Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the way in
one direction. This can cause damage to the power
steering system.
CAUTION
!
Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on
the vehicle. This system, like any other system, has
limits and cannot help you to maintain traction and
control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless
driving can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s
responsibillty to drive carefully, This means taking
into account the traffic, road and environmental
conditions.
Be sure to use the same specified type and size of tire
on all four wheels. Otherwise, the ASC may not
work properly.
Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip differen-
tial (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC may stop func-
tioning properly.
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NOTE
An operation noise may be emitted from the engine com-
partment in the following situations. The sound is associ-
ated 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 malfunction.
When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position.
When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine is
turned on.
When the ASC is activated, you may feel a vibration in
the vehicle body or hear a whining sound from the engine
compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating normally. It
does not indicate a malfunction.
When the anti-lock braking system warning light is illu-
minated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the
drive wheels from spinning excessive, thus helping the vehicle
to start moving from a stopped condition. It also provides suffi-
cient driving force and steering performance as the vehicle
turns while pressing the acceleration pedal.Skid control function
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The skid control function is designed to help the driver main-
tain control of the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid
steering maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine output
and the brake on each wheel.NOTE
The skid control function operates at speeds of about 9
mph (15 km/h) or higher.
CAUTION
!
When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be
sure to install snow tires and drive the vehicle at
moderate speeds.
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NOTE
Start adjusting when the knob is at the “0” position (when
the beam is at its highest).
Keep the knob in the “0” position except when using the
knob to lower the headlight beam angle.
Always return the knob to the “0” position when the load
is removed and the people have left the vehicle.
Turn signal lever
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the
lever in the “lane change” position (1). It will return to the neu-
tral position when you let go. Use the full position (2) when
making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral posi-
tion when the turn is complete. There may be times when the
lever does not return to the neutral position. This usually hap-
pens when the steering wheel is turned only slightly. You can
easily return the lever by hand.
Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it,
the turn signal lights and indicator light in the instrument clus-
ter will flash three times.
WA R N I N G
!
To avoid distraction while driving, always perform
headlight adjustments before vehicle operation.
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3 Horn switch
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To honk the horn, press around the “ ” mark on the steering
wheel.Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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Speaker enrollment function
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The Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition can use the speaker enrollment function
to create a voice model for one person per language.
Your voice characteristics and pronunciations are registered in
this voice model. This makes it easier for the Hands-free Blue-
tooth
® cellular phone interface system with voice recognition
to recognize voice commands said by you.
You can turn a voice model registered with the speaker enroll-
ment function on and off whenever you want.
NOTE
Phone calls received during the speaker enrollment pro-
cess cannot be answered and operations initiated by the
steering wheel control switch or voice recognition will not
work.
Speaker enrollmentIt takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete the speaker enrol-
ment process.
To ensure the best results, run through the process while in the
driver’s seat, in an environment that is as quiet as possible
(when there is no rain or strong winds and the vehicle windows
are closed).
Use the following procedure for speaker enrollment.
1. Stop your vehicle in a safe area, put the gearshift lever
(manual transaxle) in the “N” (Neutral) position, or the
selector lever {continuously variable transmission
(CVT)} or gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) in the “P”
(PARK) position, and then pull the parking brake lever.NOTE
Speaker enrollment is not possible unless the vehicle is
parked. Make sure you park the vehicle in a safe area
before attempting speaker enrollment.
Please turn off your phone while in speaker enrollment to
prevent interruption of the process.
2. Press the SPEECH button.
3. Say “Voice training.”
4. The voice guide will say “This operation must be per-
formed in a quiet environment while the vehicle is
stopped. See the owner’s manual for the list of required
training phrases. Press and release the SPEECH button
when you are ready to start. Press and hold the HANG-UP
button to cancel at any time.” Press the SPEECH button to
start the speaker enrollment process.
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Switching between hands-free mode and private
mode
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The Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition can switch between Hands-free mode
(Hands-free calls) and private mode (calls using cellular
phone).
If you press the SPEECH button and say “Transfer call” during
a Hands-free call, you can stop the Hands-free mode and talk in
private mode.
To return to Hands-free mode, press the SPEECH button again
and say “Transfer call.”
Receiving calls
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If an incoming phone call is received while the ignition switch
is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the audio system will be
automatically turned on and Incoming Call will be played,
even when the audio system was originally off.
The voice guide announcement for the incoming call will be
output from the front passenger’s seat speaker.
If the CD player or radio was playing when the incoming call
was received, the audio system will mute the sound from the
CD player or radio and output only the Incoming Call.
To receive the call, press the PICK-UP button on the steering
wheel control switch.
When the call is over, the audio system will return to its previ-
ous state.
Phonebook function
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The Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition has its own phonebook separate from
the phonebook on the cellular phone.
This phonebook is used when making calls with the voice rec-
ognition function.
You can register up to 32 names for each language in the
phonebook.
Also, each entry has 4 locations associated with: HOME,
WORK, MOBILE and PAGER. You can register one telephone
number for each location.
The Phonebook Main menu is used to register or edit informa-
tion in the phonebook.
Use the following procedure to call up the Phonebook Main
menu.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. The voice guide will say “Select one of the following:
new entry, edit, list names, delete or erase all, or say can-
cel to return to main menu” and will wait for your com-
mand.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cable will not delete informa-
tion registered in the phonebook.
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Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 6
Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 16
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 26
Air purifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 27
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(RBDS and MP3 compatible) (if so equipped) .5- 27
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger (RBDS and MP3 compatible)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 55
To use the external audio input function
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 85
Steering wheel audio remote control switch . . . . .5- 87
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 90
Error codes (SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 92
Handling of compact discs (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 94
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 97
Digital clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 99
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . .5-100
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