2019 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS towing

Forward Collision Mitigation sy
stem (FCM) (if so equipped) Features and controls 5-101
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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 holding an umbrella, largebag, 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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Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (with Lane
Change Assist) (if so equipped)
5-110 Features and controls
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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 is a malfunction in the system. Have the vehicleinspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer as soon as possible.
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When the warning display appears, the sensoris 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 near the entrance and outlet of the tunnel or very near the wall or near the evacuation area inside the tunnel. • When turning at an
intersection in a town
area. • Under adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, sand storm etc.). • When driving while your vehicle is kicking up water, snow, sand, etc., on the road. • When driving near a curb, pot hole and tramline.
 Set the BSW to OFF when towing.  The BSW light in the outside rearview mir- ror may not be visible due to strong directsunlight or the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you during night driving.
System problem warning

NOTE
When there is a malfunction in the system

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

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (if so equipped) 5-114 Features and controls
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The detection area is shown as illustrated.
1. Select “ON” in the “BSW” setting screen of the multi-information display.(Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): Tooperate” on page 5-108.) 2. When the selector lever is moved to the “R” (REVERSE) position, the RCTA willoperate.
If the system detects a problem, a warning is displayed on the information screen in themulti-information display.
Detection areas

CAUTION In certain situations, the RCTA may not detect a vehicle in the detection areas. Some of these situations include;• When the reversing speed of your vehicle is approximately 11 mph (18 km/h) or higher.
• When the speed of an approaching vehicle is approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) or less.• If the sensor detection area is blocked by a nearby object, such as wall or parked vehi-cle.• When a vehicle is approaching fromstraight behind your vehicle.• When your vehicle is exiting from anangled parking spot.• Immediately after the RCTA has beenturned on.• Immediately after the ignition switch isturned to the “ON” position or the opera- tion mode is put in ON.• When the bumper surface around the sensoris covered with dirt, snow and ice, etc.• When the sensor becomes extremely hot orcold, such as after the vehicle has been parked for a prolonged time under the blaz- ing sun or in cold weather.CAUTION
 If the bumper has experienced an impact, the sensor may have been damaged and the RCTA may not function properly. Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
To operate

NOTE
 Set the RCTA to OFF when towing.  The BSW light in the outside rearview mir- ror may not be visible due to strong directsunlight or the glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you during night driving.
When a problem is detected in the system

CAUTION
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-191
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The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporar- ily lowering in the following ways. 1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put inOFF.
NOTE
 The headlights may not be switched from high beam to low beam under the following circumstances. • A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is hindered by any object such as continuous bends, elevated median/island, traffic signs, roadside trees. • Your vehicle passes an oncoming vehicle suddenly on a bend with poor visibility. • Another vehicle crosses ahead of your vehi- cle.
 The headlights may remain at low beam (or be switched from high beam to low beam)when a reflective object
(e.g. street light,
traffic signal, noticeboard and signboard) reflects light.  Any of the following factors may influence the headlight beam switching timing: • How brightly the exteri
or lights of a vehicle
in front or oncoming vehicle illuminate. • Movement or direction of a vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle. • Only right or left exterior light of a vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is illuminat-ing. • A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle. • Road conditions (gradient, bends and road surface). • The number of occupants and luggage load.
 The AHB recognizes environmental condi- tions by sensing a light source ahead of your vehicle. Therefore, you may feel like some- thing is not quite right when the headlight beams are switched automatically.  The system may not detect a light vehicle such as a bicycle.  The system may not detect an ambient brightness precisely. This causes the trafficto be dazzled by high beam or the low beam to be maintained. In such cases, you should switch the headlight beams manually. • In bad weather (heavy rain, fog, snow or sandstorm). • The windshield is dirty or fogged up. • The windshield is cracked or broken. • The sensor is deformed or dirty.• A light, which is similar to the headlights or tail lights, is shining around your vehicle. • A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is driven without lights, the exterior lights aredirty or discolored, or the direction of the headlight beams is adjusted improperly. • It becomes dark and bright suddenly and continuously around your vehicle. • Your vehicle is driven on uneven surfaces. • Your vehicle is driven on a winding road.• A reflective object such as a noticeboard or a mirror reflects a light ahead of your vehi- cle.NOTE
• When lights of the vehicle in front or head-lights of an oncoming vehicle blend into the other lights. • The rear end of a vehicle in front (such as a container truck) reflect a strong light. • Your vehicle's headlight
is broken or dirty.
• Your vehicle is inclined due to a flat tire or towing. • The warning display appears. (Refer to “System problem warning” onpage 5-192.)
 Observe the precautions below to maintain good usage conditions: • Do not attempt to disassemble the sensor.• Do not affix a sticker or label on the wind- shield near the sensor. • Avoid overload. • Do not modify your vehicle. • When the windshield is replaced, use the Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts.
To adjust the sensitivity of the sensor
NOTE
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Loading information 6-8 Driving safety
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1.Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.2.Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4.The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam-ple, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-cle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5.Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailer willbe transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the availablecargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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NOTE
 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total lo
ad, cargo/luggage and towing capaciti
es of your vehicle with var
ying seating configura-
tions and number and size of occupants. This
table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating an
d load carry capacity of your
vehicle.  For the following example the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
 Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight rati
ngs (GAWR’s) for the front and r
ear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information
on GAWR’s, vehicle loading and trailer towing,
see the “Specifications” section of this manual.
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Trailer towing
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect your vehicle’s handling, performance, braking,durability and driving economy (fuel con- sumption, etc.). If you do tow a trailer with this vehicle, besure to use proper equipment and cautious steering and braking for safe driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight, maximum trailer weight (A), maximum tongue weight (B) and Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR). The vehicle capacity weight is printed on the tire and loading information placard as “com- bined weight of occupants and cargo”.The weight includes the weight of all occu- pants and the total weight it can carry. For more information, refer to “Tire and load-ing information placard” on page 6-7.
CAUTION Do not load luggage directly onto the roof. Use a roof carrier th
at properly fits your
vehicle. For installation, refer to the instruction man- ual provided with the roof carrier. Place the luggage on the carrier so that its weight is distributed evenly with the heaviestitems on the bottom. Do not load items that are wider than the roof carrier. Before driving and after traveling a short dis- tance, always check the load to make sure it is securely fastened to the roof carrier.Stop the vehicle periodically and check that the load remains secure. If the load is not secure, it could fall from the vehicle anddamage your vehicle, another vehicle or cre- ate a road hazard.NOTE
 To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in use.  Before using an automatic car wash, check with the attendant to determine if the roof carrier should be removed.  Be sure that adequate clearance is main- tained for raising the sunroof and/or liftgate when installing a roof carrier. (For vehicle with sunroof only)
Trailer towing
CAUTION Do not lose control of your vehicle when towing a trailer.• Always use proper equipment.• Always drive carefully. Damage to your vehicle caused by improper equipment or driving is not covered by your warranty.
Weight limits Vehicle capacity weight
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