2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS tow

4-wheel drive operation 5-70 Features and controls
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Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement. But its unique 4-wheel drive system allowsyou to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations.Not only does this ensure better handling on dry, paved roads but also permits better trac- tion when driving on slippery, wet or snow-covered roads and when moving out of mud. But it is not suitable for heavy off road use or towing in rough conditions.It is particularly important to note that 4- wheel drive may not give sufficient hill
climbing ability and engine braking on steep slopes. You should try to avoid driving on steep slopes. Also, you must exercise caution when drivingon sand and mud and when driving through water because sufficient traction may not be available in certain circumstances.Please avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud.
B, C- Counterclockwise yaw moment
about the vehicle’s center of gravity
Traction control level display The strength of the traction control opera-tion (between the front and rear wheels) is displayed in section E of the meter as a bar graph.
WA R N I N G Always concentrate on your driving first. Keep your eyes and mind on the road. Dis-tractions while driving can lead to an acci- dent.
4-wheel drive operation
WA R N I N G Do not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive vehi- cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim-its to the system and ability to maintain control and traction. Reckless driving may lead to accidents. Always drive carefully,taking account of the road conditions. Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-pavement can cause an accident or rollover in which you and your passengers could be seriously injured or killed.• Follow all instructions and guidelines inthe owner’s manual.• Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.
NOTE
 Driving on rough roads can be hard on a vehicle. Before you leave the pavement, be sure all scheduled maintenance and service has been done, and that you have inspected your vehicle. Pay special attention to thecondition of the tires, and check the tire pres- sures.  Mitsubishi Motors is not responsible to the operator for any damage or injury caused or liability incurred by improper and negligentoperation of a vehicle. All techniques of vehicle operation depend on the skill and experience of the operator and other partici-pating parties. Any deviation from the rec- ommended operating instructions above is at their own risk.  Note that the stopping distance required of the 4-wheel drive vehicle differs very littlefrom that of the front-wheel drive vehicle. When driving on a snow-covered road or a slippery, muddy surface, make sure that youkeep a sufficient distance between your vehi- cle and the one ahead of you.  The driving posture should be more upright; adjust the seat to a good position for easy steering and pedal operation. Be sure to wearthe seat belt.  After driving on rough roads, check each part of the vehicle and wash it thoroughly with water. Refer to the “Inspection andmaintenance following rough road opera- tion” section and “Vehicle care and Mainte- nance” sections.
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Service brake
Features and controls 5-73
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vehicle when operating in 4-wheel drive is greatly affected by the condition of the tires. Pay close attention to the tires. Install only the specified tires on all wheels. Refer to “Tires and wheels” on page 11-7. Be sure all four tires and wheels are the same size and type. When it is necessary to replace any of thetires or wheels, replace all four. All tires should be rotated before the wear difference between the front and rear tires is recognizable.
Good vehicle performance cannot be expected if there is a difference in wear between tires. Refer to “Tire rotation” on page 9-17.  Check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
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Overuse of the brake can cause weakening, resulting in poor brake response and prema- ture wear of the brake pads.When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by downshifting.
CAUTION Always use tires of the same size, type, and brand that have no wear differences. Using tires of different size, type, brands or degree of wear, will increase the differential oil tem- perature and result in possible damage to thedriving system. Further, the drive train will be subject to excessive loading, possibly leading to oil leakage, component seizure, orother serious failures.
To w i n g
CAUTION Do not tow 4-wheel drive vehicles with the front or rear wheels on the ground (Type Aor Type B) as illustrated. This could result in damage to the drivetrain, or unstable towing. If you tow 4-wheel dr
ive vehicles, use Type
C or Type D equipment. Even in “AUTO” drive mode, the vehicle cannot be towed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
WA R N I N G Do not crank the engine while jacking up the vehicle.The tire on the ground may turn and the vehicle may roll off the jack.
Service brake Brake pedal
WA R N I N G 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 anemergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is securely held in place.
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Cruise control 5-84 Features and controls
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-vated at speeds from approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Cruise control does not work at speeds below approximately 20 mph(30 km/h).
CAUTION The system may be malfunctioning. Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine. Restart the engine and check whether the light/display goes out. If they go out, there is no abnormal condition. If they do notgo out or if they turn
on frequently, it is not
necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but you should have your vehicle inspectedby an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as
possible.
To w i n g
CAUTION If the 2WD vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” position or the operation mode in ON and only the front wheels oronly the rear wheels raised off the ground, the ASC may operate, resulting in an acci- dent. When towing the 2WD vehicle with thefront wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the oper- ation mode in ACC or OFF. When towing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “ACC” position orthe operation mode in ACC. Refer to “Towing” on page 8-11.
Cruise control
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 con- ditions will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roadsthat are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill slope.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 usethe brake to control your speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.
Cruise control switches A-
CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch Used to turn on and off the cruise con- trol.
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 toreturn to the original set speed.
D-
“CANCEL” switch Used to deactivate the set speed driving.NOTE
 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 thecruise control are pressed at the same time.
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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped)
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When the ACC no longer detects a vehicle in front, the buzzer will sound, the vehicle sym- bol in the display will disappear and your vehicle will slowly accelerate to the setspeed.
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While the ACC is activat
ed, if your vehicle is
approaching too closely to the vehicle infront, the ACC gives a warning by sounding a buzzer and displaying a message. Apply the brakes to maintain the appropriate distance tothe vehicle in front.
 If the vehicle in front starts moving within 2 seconds after stopping, your vehicle will start moving.WA R N I N G Your vehicle may accelerate up to the set speed in the following situations. Apply the brake, if necessary, to slow down.• When your vehicle no longer follows thevehicle in front, e.g. at a freeway exit or when your vehicle or the vehicle in frontchanges its lane.NOTE
• When driving on a curve. When the vehicle in front has changed its course or lane, if a stationary vehicle appears in front your vehicle, the ACC will not decelerate your vehicle.
Approach alarm

WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G  When the ACC is not being used, turn off the system to avoid unexpected ACC acti- vation. Never operate the ACC from outside the vehicle. The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle and/or give the approach alarm in the fol- lowing cases.• When an object other than a vehicle,such as a pedestrian, is in front. • When a malfunction is detected in thesystem.
 The ACC will not decelerate your vehicle in the following cases, but will give the approach alarm.• When the front vehicle is stationary ormoving at an extremely slow speed.• When your brake system has a problem,such as overheating.
 The ACC may not be able to maintain the set speed or the distance to a vehicle infront and may not alert the driver, if the system cannot detect the front vehicle properly. Typical situations include: • When a vehicle cuts into your path at aclose distance.• When a vehicle in front is not completelyin your path.• When a vehicle in front is towing atrailer.• When a motorcycle or a bicycle is infront.
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Adaptive Cruise Control System (ACC) (if so equipped) 5-94 Features and controls
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There are two ways to increase the set speed. The set speed will increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) every time you push up the“RES +” switch while the ACC is activated. If you hold the switch pushed up, the set speed increases in 5 mph (8 km/h) incre-ments.
• When a vehicle in front is a truck loaded with freight that protrudes rearward from the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle in front isextremely low or the road clearance of the vehicle is extremely high.• When driving on a road with alternatingup and down surfaces.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in a tunnel.• When driving in construction zones.• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed down with the weight of passengers and luggage• For up to 2 minutes after starting driv-ing.• When driving in curved sections of roadincluding their entrance/outlet or run- ning beside a closed lane in a traffic workor similar zone.• When the surface of the sensor is coveredwith dirt, snow, ice, etc.• When a front vehicle or an oncomingvehicle is splashing water, snow or dirt. WA R N I N G
• When driving on a winding road. Never use the ACC in the following situa- tions:• In heavy traffic.• On winding roads.• On slippery roads, such as icy, snow-cov- ered or dirt roads.• In adverse weather conditions, such asrain, snow or sand storms, etc.• On steep downslopes.• When the inclination of a road fre- quently changes.• When the approach alarm frequentlysounds.• When your vehicle is towed or is towinganother vehicle.• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-mometer or free rollers.• When tire inflation pressures are notadequate.• When the temporary spare tire is beingused.• When the radar sensor and/or its sur-rounding area are damaged or deformed.WA R N I N G
CAUTION To maintain proper performance of the ACC:• Always clean the surface of the radar sen- sor.• Avoid impacting the radar sensor or its sur-rounding area.• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor orits surrounding area.• Do not paint the radar sensor.• Do not install a grill guard.• Do not modify the radar sensor or its sur- rounding area.• Always use tires of the same size, sametype, and same brand, and which have nosignificant wear differences.• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension.
To increase the set speed

By using the “RES +” switch:

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Forward Collision Mitigation sy
stem (FCM) (if so equipped)
5-102 Features and controls
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• When a vehicle ahead is not completely in your path.• When your vehicle changed lanes, and your vehicle approached immediatelybehind the vehicle ahead.• When a vehicle ahead is towing a trailer.• When a vehicle ahead is a truck loadedwith freight that protrudes rearwardfrom the cargo bed.• When the height of a vehicle ahead isextremely low or its road clearance is extremely high.• When a vehicle ahead is extremely dirty.• When a vehicle ahead is covered with snow.• When a vehicle ahead has a large glasssurface.• When a vehicle ahead does not havereflectors (light reflector) or the position of the reflector is low.• When a vehicle ahead is a car carrier ora similar shaped vehicle.• When accelerating and deceleratingquickly.• When driving on a slippery road coveredby rain water, snow, ice, etc.• When driving on a road with alternating up and down steep slopes.• When driving on a curve.• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.• When driving in dark areas, such as in atunnel or at night.WA R N I N G
• When the system recognizes driver’s steering, accelerating, braking or gear shifting actions as evasive actions to avoid collision.• When the rear of your vehicle is weigheddown with the weight of passengers and luggage.• Up to several seconds after starting driv-ing.• In adverse weather conditions, such asrain, snow, fog or sand-storm.• When the windshield of the sensor por-tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,snow and ice, etc.• When a vehicle ahead or an oncomingvehicle is splashing water, snow or dirt. • When using a windshield washer.• If windshield wipers are not MitsubishiMotors Genuine parts or equivalent. • When the sensor becomes extremely hotor cold.• If the battery becomes weak or runsdown.• When the sensor is affected by stronglight, such as direct sunlight or the head-lights of an oncoming vehicle.
 The FCM may not detect a pedestrian in certain situations. Some of these include:• If the pedestrian is shorter than approxi-mately 3.2 feet (1 m) or taller than approximately 6.5 feet (2 m).WA R N I N G
• If the pedestrian is wearing loose-fitting clothes.• If part of a pedestrian’s body is hidden, such as when holdin
g an umbrella, large
bag, etc.• If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lieson the road.• When a pedestrian is pushing/pullingsomething, such as a stroller, bicycle or wheelchair.• When pedestrians gather in a group.• When a pedestrian clothing appears to be nearly the same color or brightness as its surroundings.• When a pedestrian is very close to anobject, such as a vehicle.• When a pedestrian is in a dark area, suchas at night or in a tunnel.• When a pedestrian is walking fast orrunning.• When a pedestrian suddenly rushes infront of the vehicle.• When the position of a pedestrian is closeto the edge of the vehicle.
 When the system recognizes driver’s steering or accelerating actions as evasive actions to avoid a collision, FCM control and alarm functions may be canceled. In certain situations, though there is little or no risk of a collision, the FCM may activate. Examples include: • When overtaking a vehicle.WA R N I N G
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Forward Collision Mitigation sy
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• When driving on a curve.• When there is a road side object (B) that reflects the radar sensor signal, such as a road sign.• When approaching a gate, a railroad crossing, an underpass, a narrow bridge, manhole lid or a speed bump.• When driving under an overpass orpedestrian bridge.• When driving in a narrow tunnel.• When driving in a parking structure.• When approaching a slope where theincline changes significantly.• When trying to stop your vehicle veryclose to a vehicle or an object in front.• When passing a vehicle, a pedestrian oran object closely.WA R N I N G
• When a vehicle in the next lane becomes positioned directly in front of your vehi- cle due to winding road conditions.• When passing through an area thatobjects may contact the vehicle, such asthick grass, tree branches, or a banner.• When there are patterns on the road thatmay be mistaken for a vehicle or a pedes- trian.• When a vehicle cuts into your path in thedetecting range of the sensor.• When an oncoming vehicle is positionedstraight ahead of your vehicle on a curved road.• When the FCM detects a long object car-ried on your vehicle, such as skis or aroof carrier.• When driving through fog, steam, smokeor dust.
 The FCM should be tuned off if any of the following situations occur:• When using an automatic car wash.• When the tires are not properly inflated. • When the emergency spare tire is used.WA R N I N G
• When your vehicle is towed or your vehi- cle tows another vehicle.• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-mometer or free rollers.• If the windshield on or surrounding thesensor is cracked or scratched.NOTE
 When depressing the brake pedal while auto- matic braking is applied, the brake pedal willfeel firm. This is normal. Depress the brake pedal harder to apply greater braking force.  During the automatic braking, operating sounds may be heard. This is normal. WA R N I N G
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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane
Change Assist) (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-111
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If a problem occurs with the system, a visual warning specific to the type of the problem is given together with an audible alarm. The warnings are combined with the RearCross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system.
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When the warning display appears, the BSW does not operate normally because there are some malfunctions in the system or the sen-sor. Have the vehicle inspected at an autho-rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer as soon as
possible.
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When the warning display appears, the sensor is temporarily not available for some reasonsuch as the environmental condition orincrease of the sensor temperature. When the warning display does not disappear after waiting for a while, contact an authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer.
• When driving on the entrance and outlet of the tunnel or very near the wall or near the evacuation area inside the tunnel. • When turning a intersection in a town area.• Under adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, sand storm etc.). • When the your vehicle drives with blowing up the water, snow or sand etc. on the road. • When driving near a curb, pot hole and tramline.
 Set the BSW to OFF when towing.  The Blind Spot Warning light in the outside rearview mirror may not look due to strong direct sunlight or the glare from the head-lights of vehicles behind you during night driving.
System problem warning

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When there is a malfunction in the system or the sensor

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 When the warning display appears, the BSW will be deactivated.
When the sensor is temporarily not available

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