2017 MITSUBISHI L200 Owner's Manual (in English)

When the Active Stability Control function isdeactivated, the
indicator will turn on. To
reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch; the
indicator is turned
off.
CAUTIONl For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch
should only be operated when the vehicle isstopped.
l Be sure to keep the Active Stability Control
function on while driving in normal circum-
stances.Driving hints
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When extricating the vehicle from mud, sand
or fresh snow with the drive mode-selector in
the “2H” or “4H” position (Easy select 4WD) or “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc” position (Super se-
lect 4WD II), you may find that operation of
the ASTC prevents the engine speed from in- creasing in response to depression of the ac-celerator pedal. If this happens and the vehi-cle remains stuck as a result, place the drive
mode-selector in the “4L” position (Easy se- lect 4WD), “4LLc” position (Super select4WD II), or turn the Active Stability Control
switch OFF. The vehicle will then be easier
to extricate. (Brake control of the active trac- tion control function is still working to pre-
vent wheel spins when ASC OFF switch “OFF”, “4L” position (Easy select 4WD) or“4LLc” position (Super select 4WD II) selec-
ted.)
NOTEl If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”
switch after the Active Stability Control
function is turned off, the “mistaken opera- tion protection function” will activate and the Active Stability Control function will
turn back on.NOTEl Even if the Active Stability Control function
is turned off, it may activate depending on
the vehicle’s movement.Active Traction Control func-
tion
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On slippery surfaces, the active traction con- trol function prevents the drive wheels from spinning excessive, thus helping the vehicle
to start moving from a stopped condition. It
also provides sufficient driving force and
steering performance as the vehicle turns while pressing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTIONl When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
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ASTC indication lamp, ASTCOFF indication lamp
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Active stability control function indication
lamp
Active stability control function OFF indi-
cation lamp

The indication lamps should illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-
sition or the operation mode is put in ON, and should go off after a few seconds.
If the indication lamps stay on or do not illu-
minate when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, we recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
indication lamp blinks when the Active
Stability Control function or active traction
control function is operating.
indication lamp illuminates when the Ac-
tive Stability Control function is deactivated by either one of the following operations:
l The ASC OFF switch is pressed to deac-
tivated the system.
l The drive mode-selector is placed in the
“4L” position (Easy select 4WD) or “4LLc” position (Super select 4WD II).CAUTIONl When
indication lamp blinks, Active Sta-
bility Control function or active traction con-
trol function is operating, which means that
the road is slippery or that your vehicle’s
wheels are beginning to slip. If this happens, drive slower with less accelerator input.
l If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-
tem while driving, the
indication lamp
will illuminate.
In these cases, follow these procedures:
CAUTION• If the temperature in the braking system
continues to increase due to continuous
brake control on a slippery road surface,
the
indication lamp will blink, and op-
eration of the active traction control func-
tion will be suspended to protect the brake
system. (The engine control of the trac- tion control function and normal brake operation will not be affected.) Park yourvehicle in a safe place. When the tempera-
ture in the braking system has come
down, the
indication lamp will go off
and the Active Stability Control function and active traction control function willstart operating again.
• If the
indication lamp does not go out
even though the above procedure is fol-
lowed, there could be a problem in the system.
Stop the engine and start the engine again
and check whether the
indication lamp
goes out. If the indication lamp goes out, there is no abnormal condition.
If the
indication lamp illuminates even
after your vehicle is driven a short dis-
tance after re-starting the engine, we rec-
ommend you to have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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CAUTIONlIf the vehicle is towed with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or on- ly the rear wheels raised off the ground, the
ASTC 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 or the operation
mode in ACC or OFF. When towing the ve- hicle with the rear wheels raised, keep the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position or the operation mode in ACC.
Refer to “Towing” on page 8-24.Trailer Stability Assist
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The trailer stability assist system helps safely running while towing a trailer by controllingthe braking force of each wheel and enginepower in order to stabilize the motion when
detecting the continuous sway of the vehicle
caused by a trailer.
When the trailer stability assist system oper- ates the brakes, the brake lamp turns on.
About the towing of the trailer, refer to page 6-83.CAUTIONl Do not over-rely on TSA system.
Due to the slippery road surface, heavy side
wind, inappropriate weight and positioning
of luggage, and/or driving at high speed, TSA system may fail to secure the stability.
Always drive appropriately in accordance with the condition of traffic, road surface
condition, weather, and the weight and posi- tioning of luggage.
l The trailer stability assist system does not
operate in case as follows:
• When sudden braking and braking while
driving downhill cause an abrupt motion
of the vehicle which makes the vehicle
and the trailer form a dogleg shape.CAUTION• When a sideslip occurs by sudden steer-
ing.NOTEl When TSA system operates, the vehicle
body may vibrate and the operating sounds
from the engine compartment may be heard.
These motions indicate normal operation of
the system, not abnormal operation.
l TSA system operates when the vehicle speed
is about 55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.
l When TSA system operates, the ASC opera-
tion indication lamp blinks on and off.
l When ASC does not work, TSA system does
not operate.Cruise control*
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Cruise control is an automatic speed controlsystem that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-vated at approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more.
CAUTIONl When you do not wish to drive at a set
speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
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CAUTIONlOn vehicles with
M/T, do not move the
gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) position
while driving at a set speed without depress- ing the clutch pedal. The engine will run too
fast and might be damaged.
l Do not use cruise control when driving con-
ditions 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.NOTEl Cruise control may not be able to keep your
speed on uphills or downhills.
l Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.
You may use the accelerator pedal if you
want to stay at your set speed.
l Your speed may increase to more than the
set speed on a steep downhill. You must use the brake to control your speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.Cruise control switches
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A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.
B- SET - switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the
desired speed.

C- RES + switch
Used to increase the set speed and to return to
the original set speed.

D- CANCEL switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.NOTEl When operating the cruise control switches,
press the cruise control switches correctly.
The set speed driving may be deactivated automatically if two or more switches of the
cruise control are pressed at the same time.To activate
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1. With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition or the operation mode in ON, press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch (A) to turn on the cruise control. The indication lamp in the meter clusterwill come on.
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2.Accelerate or decelerate to your desired
speed, then push down and release the SET - switch (B) when the indication
lamp is illuminated. The vehicle will then maintain the desired speed.
NOTEl When you release the SET - switch (B), the
vehicle speed will be set.To increase the set speed
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There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.
RES + switch
Push up and hold the RES + switch (C) whiledriving at the set speed, and your speed will
then gradually increase.
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When you reach your desired speed, release
the switch. Your new cruising speed is now set.
To increase your speed in small amounts,
push up the RES + switch (C) for less than approximately 1 second and release it.
Each time you push up the RES + switch (C), your vehicle will go approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.
Accelerator pedal
While driving at the set speed, use the accel-
erator pedal to reach your desired speed and
then push down the SET - switch (B) and re- lease the switch momentarily to set a new de-
sired cruising speed.
To decrease the set speed
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There are 2 ways to decrease the set speed.
SET - switch
Push down and hold the SET - switch (B) while driving at the set speed, and your speed
will slow down gradually.
When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your new cruising speed is nowset.
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To slow down your speed in small amounts,
push down the SET - switch (B) for less than approximately 1 second and release it.
Each time you push down the SET - switch (B), your vehicle will slow down by approxi-
mately 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
Brake pedal
While driving at the set speed, use the brake
pedal, which disengages the cruise control,
then push down the SET - switch (B) and re-
lease the switch momentarily to set a new de- sired cruising speed.
To temporarily increase or de-
crease the speed
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To temporarily increase the speed
Depress the accelerator pedal as you would
normally. When you release the pedal, you will return to your set speed.
To temporarily decrease the
speed
Depress the brake pedal to decrease the speed. To return to the previously set speed,
push up the RES + switch (C).
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Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page
6-69.To deactivate
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The set speed driving can be deactivated as
follows:
l Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF
switch (A) (Cruise control will be turned off.)
l Press the CANCEL switch (D).
l Depress the brake pedal.
The set speed driving is deactivated automat-
ically in any of the following ways.
l When you depress the clutch pedal (on
vehicles with M/T).
l When your speed slows to approximate-
ly 15 km/h (9 mph) or more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.
l When your speed slows to approximate-
ly 40 km/h (25 mph) or less.
l When the Active Stability & Traction
control (ASTC) starts operating.
Refer to “Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)” on page 6-59.WARNINGl On vehicles equipped with
A/T, although
the set driving speed will be deactivated
when shifting to the “N” (NEUTRAL) po- sition, never move the selector lever to the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and
could cause a serious accident.
Also, the set speed driving may be deactiva-
ted as follows:
l When the engine speed rises and ap-
proaches the tachometer’s red zone (the red-coloured part of the tachometer di-
al).
Cruise control*
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