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Features and controls
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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)
(if so equipped)
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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 1
Traction control function → P. 3 - 1 3 6
Skid control function → P. 3 - 1 3 6
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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3-140 Features and controls
3Cruise control
(if so equipped)
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps
a set speed. It can be activated at speeds from about 25 mph
(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE

Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.


Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill. You may use
the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.


Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You have to use the brake to control your
speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.
CAUTION
!

If the front-wheel drive vehicle is towed with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position and only the
front wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the
ground, the traction control system may operate,
resulting in an accident. When towing the vehicle
with the front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. When towing
the automatic transaxle vehicle with the rear wheels
raised, keep the ignition switch in the “ACC” posi-
tion.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-25.
In case of automatic transaxle vehicle
CAUTION
!

When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn
off the cruise control for safety.


Do not use cruise control when driving conditions
will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill
slope.
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To activate
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1. With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, press the
“ON OFF” switch (A) to turn on the cruise control. The
“CRUISE” indicator light in the meter cluster will come
on.
NOTE

If the cruise control is on when the ignition switch is
turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” position, cruise control will
be on automatically the next time you start the engine.
The “CRUISE” indicator light will also be on.


If the battery voltage is insufficient, the memory data for
the cruise control may be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indicator light may not come
on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, press the “ON OFF” switch once again to
turn on the cruise control.
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Driving range displayShows the approximate driving range (how many more miles
or kilometers you can drive). When this driving range falls
below 30 miles (50 km), “---” is displayed.
Refuel as soon as possible.NOTE

The driving range is determined based on the fuel con-
sumption data. This may vary depending on the driving
conditions and habits. Treat the distance displayed as just
a rough guideline.


When you refuel, the driving range display is updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of fuel, the cor-
rect value will not be displayed. Fill to a full tank when-
ever possible.


When your vehicle is stopped on an extremely steep hill,
the driving range value may, change. This is due to the
movement of fuel in the tank and does not indicate any
breakdown.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(miles or km).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
Average speed displayThis displays the average speed from the last reset to the
present.
There are 2 types of mode settings as follows.
For details on how to change the average speed display setting,
refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition switch
in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.Manual reset mode


When the average speed is being displayed, if you hold
down the multi-information meter switch, these calcula-
tions will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Auto reset mode


When the average speed is being displayed, if you hold
down the multi-information meter switch, these calcula-
tions will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
speed display will automatically reset.
NOTE

The average speed display and the average fuel consump-
tion display can be reset separately in both auto reset
mode and manual reset mode.


“---” is displayed when the average speed cannot be mea-
sured.


The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(mph or km/h).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.


Disconnecting the battery cable will erase from memory
the manual reset mode or auto reset mode setting for the
average speed display.
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Average fuel consumption displayThis displays the average fuel consumption from the last reset
to the present.
There are 2 types of mode settings as follows.
For details on how to change the average fuel consumption dis-
play setting, refer to “Changing the function settings (With
ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
The “ ” mark in the momentary fuel gauge shows the average
fuel consumption. (Type 2)
Manual reset mode

When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information meter switch, these
calculations will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Auto reset mode


When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information meter switch, these
calculations will be reset to zero.


When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
fuel consumption display will automatically reset.
NOTE

The average speed display and the average fuel consump-
tion display can be reset separately in both auto reset
mode and manual reset mode.


“---” is displayed when the average fuel consumption can-
not be measured.


The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.


Average fuel consumption may vary depend on the driv-
ing conditions (road conditions, how you drive, etc.) The
actual fuel consumption may differ from the fuel con-
sumption displayed, so treat the fuel consumption dis-
played as just a rough guideline.


Disconnecting the battery cable will erase from memory
the manual reset mode or auto reset mode setting for the
average fuel consumption display.


The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
{mpg(US), mpg(UK), L/100km or km/L}.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
Momentary fuel consumption displayWhile driving, the momentary fuel consumption is shown with
a bar graph.
When the momentary fuel consumption surpasses the average
fuel consumption, the momentary fuel consumption is dis-
played with a green bar graph. (Type 2)
Be conscious of maintaining the momentary fuel consumption
above the average fuel consumption, it can help you drive with
the better fuel consumption.
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Manual reset mode
 If you press and hold the multi-information meter switch
when the average fuel consumption and average speed
are displayed, these calculations will be reset to zero.
 When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Auto reset mode
 When the average fuel consumption and average speed
are being displayed, if you hold down the multi-infor-
mation meter switch, these calculations will be reset to
zero.
 When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
fuel consumption display and the average speed display
will automatically reset.NOTE

Disconnecting the battery cable will erase from memory
the manual reset mode or auto reset mode setting for the
average speed display and average fuel consumption dis-
play.


The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.
Changing the fuel consumption display unit
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The fuel consumption display unit can be changed. The dis-
tance, speed, and amount units are also changed to match the
selected fuel consumption unit.
1. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to change from the setting mode
screen to the menu screen.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-180.
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Features and controls
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3 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
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Indicator and warning light list
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Ty p e 1
Type A Type B1- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning light → P.3-208
2- High beam indicator → P.3-208
3- Position indicator → P.3-208
4- Front fog light indicator (If so equipped) → P.3-208
5- Seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-42
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-132
7- Charging system warning light → P.3-2108- Brake warning light → P.3-208
9- Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-142
10- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 6 9
11- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-209
12- Information screen display list → P.3-197
13- Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning light → P.3-150
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