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Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english - page 10

Brake assist system

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

• On vehicles with M/T, the gearshift lever

• ASTC warning lamp: ON

z Once the brake assist system is operational,

is placed in the forward gear except the 1^st

• Brake system: brake temperature high

it maintains great braking force even if the

position.

brake pedal is lightly released.

To stop its operation, completely remove

z When the Hill Descent Control is activated,

you may feel the vehicle body, the steering

your foot from the brake pedal.

Brake assist system

wheel and the brake pedal vibrate and hear

z When the brake assist system is in use while

the operation noise. You may also feel the

driving, you may feel the brake pedal at-

The brake assist system is a device assisting

depressed brake pedal is solid or loose. This

tempt to resist, the pedal moves in small mo-

drivers who cannot depress the brake pedal

does not indicate a malfunction and the Hill

tions in conjunction with the operation

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firmly when it is necessary to do so such as

Descent Control is operating normally.

noise, or the vehicle body and the steering

in emergency stop situations and provides

wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake

z The Hill Descent Control indication lamp

blinks on a flat road, but this does not indi-

greater braking force.

assist system is operating normally and does

cate a malfunction.

not indicate faulty operation. Continue to

firmly depress the brake pedal.

If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the

z When the active stability & traction control

brakes will be applied with more force than

To deactivate

(ASTC) indication lamp is illuminated, the

usual.

brake assist system may not function.

1. Press the Hill Descent Control switch.

The Hill Descent Control will be gradu-

CAUTION

ally released.

Emergency stop signal

2. Make sure that the Hill Descent Control

z The brake assist system is not a device de-

system*

indication lamp is off.

signed to exercise braking force greater than

its capacity. Make sure to always keep a suf-

ficient distance between your vehicle and a

This is a device that reduces the possibility of

NOTE

vehicle in front of you without relying too

rear end collisions by the rapid and automatic

much on the brake assist system.

blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert

z The Hill Descent Control turns off automati-

cally and the Hill Descent Control indication

vehicles approaching from behind during

lamp in the meter goes off without pressing

sudden braking. When the emergency stop

the Hill Descent Control switch in the fol-

signal system operates, the hazard warning

lowing conditions.

indication lamp in the instrument cluster

• Vehicle speed: More than approximately

blinks rapidly at the same time.

80 km/h (50 mph)

• Rear differential lock (if so equipped): ac-

tivating

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Starting and driving

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

If the warning lamp/display il-

CAUTION

CAUTION

luminate while driving

z Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip

z

Any of the following warning lamp/display

differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS

indicate that the ABS is not functioning and

may stop functioning properly.

only the standard brake system is working.

If only the ABS warning lamp illuminates

(The standard brake system is functioning

Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.

normally.) If this happens, take your vehicle

ABS warning lamp/display

Stop the vehicle in a safe place.

to a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized

Restart the engine and check to see whether

Service Point.

the lamp goes out after a few minutes driv-

Warning lamp

• When the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position or the operation mode is

ing; if it then remains off during driving,

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put in ON, the warning lamp does not

there is no problem.

come on or it remains on and does not go

However, if the warning lamp/display do not

off

disappear, or if they come on again when the

• The warning lamp comes on while driving

vehicle is driven, we recommend you to have

Warning display

• The warning display appears while driv-

the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

ing

If the ABS warning lamp/

NOTE

display and brake warning

lamp/display illuminate at the

z

On vehicles with the rear differential lock

same time

and the active stability & traction control

If there is a malfunction in the system, the

(ASTC), the ASTC and ABS functions are

The ABS and brake force distribution func-

suspended while the rear differential lock is

ABS warning lamp will come on and the

tion may not work, so hard braking could

activated.

warning display will appear on the informa-

make the vehicle unstable.

ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica-

tion screen in the multi information display.

Avoid hard braking and high-speed driving.

tion lamp and ABS warning lamp are illumi-

Under normal conditions, the ABS warning

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and we rec-

nated while these functions are suspended.

lamp comes on when the ignition switch is

It does not indicate a problem. When the

ommend you to have it checked.

turned to the “ON” position or the operation

rear differential lock is disengaged, these

lamps go out and function again.

Warning lamp

mode is put in ON and goes off a few sec-

onds later.

Refer to “ASTC indication lamp or ASTC

OFF indication lamp” on page 6-78.

6-74

Starting and driving

Power steering system

Warning display

After driving on icy roads

The power steering system has mechanical

steering capability in case the power assist is

After driving on snow or icy roads, remove

lost. If the power assist is lost for some rea-

any snow and ice which may have accumula-

son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-

ted around the wheels. On vehicles that have

cle, but you will notice it takes much more

an ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel

effort to steer. If this happens, have your ve-

speed sensors (A) or the cables located at

hicle inspected at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS

each wheel.

Authorized Service Point.

Front

Rear

WARNING

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z Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is

moving. Stopping the engine would make

the steering wheel extremely hard to turn,

possibly resulting in an accident.

NOTE

z

The ABS warning lamp and brake warning

lamp illuminate at the same time and the

CAUTION

warning displays appear alternately on the

z Do not leave the steering wheel turned all

information screen in the multi information

the way in one direction. This can cause

display.

damage to the power steering system.

Power steering system

The power steering system operates while the

engine is running. It helps reduce the effort

needed to turn the steering wheel.

Starting and driving

6-75

Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)

Active Stability & Traction

CAUTION

NOTE

Control (ASTC)

z

Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip

z On vehicles with the rear differential lock,

differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The Ac-

the ASTC and ABS functions are suspended

tive Stability Control function may stop

while the rear differential lock is activated.

The active stability & traction control

functioning properly.

ASTC indication lamp, ASTC OFF indica-

(ASTC) takes overall control of the anti-lock

tion lamp and ABS warning lamp are illumi-

brake system, Active Stability Control func-

nated while these functions are suspended. It

tion and active traction control function to

NOTE

does not indicate a problem. When the rear

help maintain the vehicle’s control and trac-

differential lock is disengaged, these lamps

z

An operation noise may be emitted from the

tion. Please read this section in conjunction

go out and function again.

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engine compartment in the following situa-

with the pages on the anti-lock brake system,

Refer to

“ABS warning lamp/display” on

tions. The sound is associated with checking

Active Stability Control function and active

page 6-74, “ASTC indication lamp or ASTC

the operations of the ASTC. At this time,

OFF indication lamp” on page 6-78.

traction control function.

you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if

you depress it. These do not indicate a mal-

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ® p. 6-73

function.

Active Stability Control func-

Active Stability Control function ® p. 6-76

• When the ignition switch is set to the

tion

“ON” position or the operation mode is

Active Traction Control function ® p. 6-78

put in ON.

The Active Stability Control function is de-

• When the vehicle is driven for a while af-

signed to help the driver maintain control of

CAUTION

ter the engine is turned on.

the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid

z

When the ASTC is activated, you may feel a

steering manoeuvres. It works by controlling

z Do not over-rely on the ASTC. Even the

vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-

ASTC cannot prevent the natural laws of

the engine output and brake on each wheel.

ing sound from the engine compartment.

physics from acting on the vehicle.

This indicates that the system is operating

This system, like any other system, has lim-

normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.

its and cannot help you to maintain traction

z

When the anti-lock brake system warning

and control of the vehicle in all circumstan-

lamp is illuminated, the ASTC is not active.

ces. Reckless driving may lead to accidents.

It is the driver’s responsibility to drive care-

fully. This means taking into account the

traffic, road and environmental conditions.

z Be sure to use the same specified type and

size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the

ASTC may not work correctly.

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Starting and driving

Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)

When the Active Stability Control function is

Driving hints

NOTE

deactivated, the

indicator will turn on. To

The Active Stability Control function does

When extricating the vehicle from mud, sand

z

reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the

not operate when the drive mode-selector is

or fresh snow with the drive mode-selector in

“ASC OFF” switch; the indicator is turned

in the

“4L” position

(Easy Select

4WD),

the

“2H” or

“4H” position

(Easy Select

off.

“4LLc” position

(Super Select

4WD II).

4WD) or “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc” position

When the Active Stability Control function

(Super Select 4WD II), you may find that the

is operating with the drive mode-selector in

operation of the ASTC prevents the engine

the

“2H” or

“4H” position

(Easy Select

speed from increasing in response to depress-

4WD), “2H”, “4H” or “4HLc” position (Su-

per Select 4WD II), setting the drive mode-

ing the accelerator pedal. If this happens and

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selector to the

“4L” (Easy Select

4WD),

the vehicle remains stuck as a result, place

“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II) posi-

the drive mode-selector in the “4L” position

tion makes the Active Stability Control func-

(Easy Select 4WD), “4LLc” position (Super

tion deactivate automatically.

Select 4WD II), or turn the Active Stability

z

The Active Stability Control function oper-

Control switch OFF. The vehicle will then be

ates at speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or

easier to extricate. (Brake control of the ac-

higher.

tive traction control function is still working

z

On vehicles with the rear differential lock,

the Active Stability Control function does

to prevent wheel spins when ASC OFF

not operate when the rear differential lock is

switch

“OFF”, “4L” position (Easy Select

CAUTION

activated.

4WD) or

“4LLc” position

(Super Select

z

For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch

4WD II) selected.)

should only be operated when the vehicle is

“ASC OFF” switch

stopped.

The Active Stability Control function is auto-

z

Be sure to keep the Active Stability Control

NOTE

function on while driving in normal circum-

matically activated when the ignition switch

stances.

z If you continue to press the “ASC OFF”

is turned to the “ON” position or the opera-

switch after the Active Stability Control

tion mode is put in ON. You can deactivate

function is turned off, the “mistaken opera-

the system by pressing down the “ASC OFF”

tion protection function” will activate and

the Active Stability Control function will

switch for 3 seconds or longer.

turn back on.

z Even if the Active Stability Control function

is turned off, it may activate depending on

the vehicle’s movement.

Starting and driving

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Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)

Active Traction Control func-

- ASTC OFF indication lamp

CAUTION

tion

This indication lamp will turn on

z

If the temperature in the braking system con-

when the Active Stability Control

On slippery surfaces, the active traction con-

tinues to increase due to continuous brake

function is deactivated by either of

control on a slippery road surface, the warn-

trol function prevents the drive wheels from

the following operations:

ing display will appear and the warning buz-

spinning excessive, thus helping the vehicle

zer may sound intermittently to give a warn-

to start moving from a stopped condition. It

z

The ASC OFF switch is pressed to deac-

ing to the driver. If the driver continues driv-

also provides sufficient driving force and

tivated the system.

ing even after the warning buzzer sounds

steering performance as the vehicle turns

z

The drive mode-selector is placed in the

and then the temperature is further in-

while pressing the acceleration pedal.

“4L” position

(Easy Select

4WD) or

creased, the

indication lamp blink or the

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“4LLc” position (Super Select 4WD II).

warning display will appear again, and the

buzzer will sound continuously for several

CAUTION

seconds. To prevent the brake system from

CAUTION

overheating, the brake control of the active

z When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy

road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive

traction control function will be temporarily

z

When indication lamp blinks, ASTC is

the vehicle at moderate speeds.

operating, which means that the road is slip-

suspended.

pery or that your vehicle’s wheels are begin-

At this time, the

indication lamp blinks

ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower

slowly.

ASTC indication lamp or

with less accelerator input.

The engine control of the active traction

ASTC OFF indication lamp

control function and normal brake operation

will not be affected. Park your vehicle in a

The indication lamps should illuminate when

safe place. When the temperature in the

the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” po-

braking system has come down, the

indi-

sition or the operation mode is put in ON and

cation lamp will be turned off and the active

should go off after a few seconds. If the indi-

traction control function will start operating

cation lamps stays on or do not illuminate

again.

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.

- ASTC indication lamp

The indication lamp will blink when

the ASTC is operating.

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Starting and driving

Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)

NOTE

NOTE

CAUTION

z The indication lamp may turn on when

z The ASTC function indicator display illumi-

z The system may be malfunctioning.

you start the engine. This means that the bat-

nates only when the 2WD/4WD operation

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop

tery voltage momentarily dropped when the

indicator display is selected.

(Vehicles

the engine.

engine was started. It does not indicate a

equipped with the colour liquid crystal dis-

Restart the engine and check whether the

malfunction, provided that the indication

play only)

display/ indication lamp goes out. If they go

lamp goes out immediately.

out, there is no abnormal condition. If they

do not go out or appear frequently, it is not

ASTC warning lamp/display

necessary to stop the vehicle immediately,

ASTC function indicator dis-

but we recommend you to have your vehicle

If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-

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inspected.

play

tem, the following warning lamp/warning

When the ASTC is operating, the indicator

display will turn on.

display of the wheels that are controlled by

Towing

Warning lamp

the ASTC will blink.

The indicator for the wheel being subjected

- ASTC indication lamp

CAUTION

to control antispin blinks.

- ASTC OFF indication lamp

z If 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

Warning display

ASTC may operate, resulting in an accident.

Refer to “Towing” on page 8-23.

Trailer Stability Assist

(TSA)

The trailer stability assist (TSA) system helps

safe driving while towing a trailer by control-

Example indication: ASTC function control-

ling the braking force of each wheel and en-

ling front-right wheel

gine power in order to stabilize the motion

while detecting the continuous sway of the

vehicle caused by a trailer.

Starting and driving

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Cruise control*

When the TSA system operates the brakes,

NOTE

NOTE

the brake lamp turns on.

About the towing of the trailer, refer to page

z When the TSA system operates, the ASTC

z Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill.

operation indication lamp blinks on and off.

You may use the accelerator pedal if you

6-137.

z When the ASTC does not work, the TSA

want to stay at your set speed.

system does not operate.

z Your speed may increase to more than the

CAUTION

set speed on a steep downhill. You must use

the brake to control your speed. As a result,

z

Do not over-rely on TSA system.

Cruise control*

the set speed driving is deactivated.

Due to the slippery road surface, heavy side

wind, inappropriate weight and positioning

Cruise control is an automatic speed control

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of luggage, and/or driving at high speed,

Cruise control switches

system that keeps a set speed. It can be acti-

TSA system may fail to secure the stability.

Always drive appropriately in accordance

vated at approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) or

with the condition of traffic, road surface

more.

condition, weather, and the weight and posi-

tioning of luggage.

CAUTION

z

The TSA system does not operate in the fol-

lowing cases:

z When you do not wish to drive at a set

• When sudden braking and braking while

speed, turn off the cruise control for safety.

driving downhill cause an abrupt motion

z On vehicles with M/T, do not move the gear-

of the vehicle which makes the vehicle

shift lever to the

“N” (Neutral) position

and the trailer form a dogleg shape.

while driving at a set speed without depress-

• When a sideslip occurs by sudden steer-

ing the clutch pedal. The engine will run too

ing.

fast and might be damaged.

z

Do not use cruise control when driving con-

ditions will not allow you to stay at the same

NOTE

A- CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF switch

speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads

Used to turn on and off the cruise control.

that are winding, icy, snow-covered, wet,

z

When TSA system operates, the vehicle

slippery, on a steep downhill slope.

body may vibrate and the operating sounds

B- “SET -” switch

from the engine compartment may be heard.

These motions indicate normal operation of

Used to reduce the set speed and to set the

the system, not abnormal operation.

NOTE

desired speed.

z

The TSA system operates when the vehicle

z Cruise control may not be able to keep your

speed is approximately 55 km/h (34 mph) or

speed on uphills or downhills.

C- “RES +” switch

higher.

Used to increase the set speed and to return to

the original set speed.

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Starting and driving

Cruise control*

Indicator display

RES + switch

D- “CANCEL” switch

Push up and hold the “RES +” switch (C)

Used to deactivate the set speed driving.

while driving at the set speed, and your speed

will then gradually increase.

NOTE

When you reach your desired speed, release

the switch. Your new cruising speed is now

z When operating the cruise control switches,

2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired

press the cruise control switches correctly.

set.

speed, then push down and release the

The set speed driving may be deactivated

automatically if two or more switches of the

“SET -” switch (B) when the indicator

cruise control are pressed at the same time.

display is illuminated. The vehicle will

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then maintain the desired speed. The

“SET” indicator appears on the informa-

To activate

tion display in the meter cluster.

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 display in the meter clus-

ter will come on.

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.

NOTE

z

When you release the “SET -” switch (B),

the vehicle speed will be set.

To increase the set speed

There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.

Starting and driving

6-81

Cruise control*

Accelerator pedal

When you reach your desired speed, release

Brake pedal

the switch. Your new cruising speed is now

While driving at the set speed, use the accel-

While driving at the set speed, use the brake

set.

erator pedal to reach your desired speed and

pedal, which disengages the cruise control,

then push down the “SET -” switch (B) and

then push down the “SET -” switch (B) and

release the switch momentarily to set a new

release the switch momentarily to set a new

desired cruising speed.

desired cruising speed.

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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

To decrease the set speed

(B), your vehicle will slow down by approxi-

There are 2 ways to decrease the set speed.

mately 1.6 km/h (1 mph).

SET - switch

Push down and hold the “SET -” switch (B)

while driving at the set speed, and your speed

will slow down gradually.

6-82

Starting and driving

Cruise control*

To temporarily increase or de-

Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page

6-84.

crease the speed

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.

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The set speed driving is deactivated automat-

ically in any of the following ways.

z When you depress the clutch pedal (on

vehicles with M/T).

To deactivate

z When your speed slows to approximate-

The set speed driving can be deactivated as

ly 15 km/h (9 mph) or more below the

follows:

set speed because of a hill, etc.

z Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

z When your speed slows to approximate-

switch (A) (Cruise control will be turned

ly 40 km/h (25 mph) or less.

off.)

To temporarily decrease the

z When the Active Stability & Traction

z Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).

speed

control (ASTC) starts operating.

z Depress the brake pedal.

Refer to

“Active Stability & Traction

Depress the brake pedal to decrease the

Control (ASTC)” on page 6-76.

speed. To return to the previously set speed,

push up the “RES +” switch (C).

Starting and driving

6-83

Speed Limiter*

WARNING

To resume the set speed

Speed Limiter*

If the set driving speed is deactivated by the

z On vehicles with A/T, although the set

speed driving will be deactivated when

condition described in

“To deactivate” on

The Speed Limiter is a driver assist function

shifting to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position,

page 6-83, you can resume the previously set

to prevent from exceeding the speed set by

never move the selector lever to the “N”

speed by pushing up the “RES +” switch (C)

driver while engine power control.

(NEUTRAL) position while driving.

while driving at a speed of approximately

You would have no engine braking and

40 km/h (25 mph) or higher. The “SET” indi-

could cause a serious accident.

CAUTION

cator appears on the information display in

z Because the system does not use service

the meter cluster.

brake (hydraulic brake), the vehicle speed

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Also, the set speed driving may be deactiva-

may exceed the set speed on the downhill.

ted as follows:

If a driver wants to keep the vehicle speed in

z

When the engine speed rises and ap-

such a situation, he/she must put on a service

proaches the tachometer's red zone (the

brake or downshift.

red-coloured part of the tachometer di-

al).

NOTE

CAUTION

z If the clutch pedal (M/T) is depressed, the

Speed Limiter does not activate.

z

When the set speed driving is deactivated

automatically in any situation other than

those listed above, there may be a system

If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed

malfunction.

(approximately

3 km/h), the indicator will

Press the CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

blink in the combination meter.

Under either of the following conditions,

switch to turn off the cruise control and have

If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed ap-

however, using the switch does not allow you

your vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHI

proximately +3 km/h more for approximately

MOTORS Authorized Service Point.

to resume the previously set speed. In these

5 seconds after the indicated alert message,

situations, repeat the speed setting procedure:

the beep alert sounds for approximately 10

z The CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF

seconds at the most.

switch is pressed.

While running without alert message, if you

z The ignition switch is turned OFF or the

decrease the set speed and vehicle speed is

operation mode is put in OFF.

more than set speed approximately +3 km/h,

z Indication lamp go off.

alert message is displayed but beep alert is

delayed.

6-84

Starting and driving

Speed Limiter*

In this case, when vehicle speed keeps ex-

Speed Limiter control switches

NOTE

ceeding set speed approximately +3 km/h for

There are four switches which relate to the

approximately 30 seconds after the alert mes-

z The Speed Limiter may be cancelled auto-

Speed Limiter on the steering wheel.

matically, if two or more switches are press-

sage is appeared, beep alert is sounded for

ed at the same time.

approximately 10 seconds at the most.

If the vehicle speeds decreases less than set

speeds after the alert message is appeared,

Speed Limiter information on

the message is disappeared. When beep alert

the multi information display

is sounding, the beep alert also goes off.

area

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The Speed Limiter information is displayed

NOTE

on the multi information display area in the

However, this gives priority to audio and

combination meter.

z

visual signal of safety reasons or driver’s de-

mand.

z

If the set speed is too lower based on current

shift position, the Speed Limiter may not

limit the vehicle speed to prevent engine

A-SPEED LIMITER ON/OFF switch

stall.

To turn on/off the Speed Limiter.

B- “SET -” switch

To set the current vehicle speed to a set speed

decrease the set speed.

C- “RES +” switch

To resume the Speed Limiter with set speed

memorized or increase the set speed.

D- “CANCEL” switch

To cancel the Speed Limiter.

A-Control state

There are three control states as below.

NOTE

z Press the switch one by one.

Starting and driving

6-85

Speed Limiter*

LIMIT OFF

To activate

To increase the set speed

When the Speed Limiter is in STAND-

Accelerate or decelerate to your desired

By using the “RES +” switch

BY, the vehicle speed can exceed the set

speed, and push down the “SET -” switch

speed

Push up the “RES +” switch continuously.

(B). The Speed Limiter memorizes the cur-

LIMIT

rent vehicle speed when you release the “SET

When the Speed Limiter is in operation.

Then the set speed displayed in the combina-

-” switch (B). Now, the Speed Limiter starts

The vehicle is controlled in order not to

tion meter is gradually increased.

controlling in order not to exceed the set

exceed the set speed.

If the set speed reaches your desired speed,

speed.

OVER LIMIT

release the “RES +” switch (C).

When the vehicle speed is exceeding the

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set speed by more than approximately 3

km/h.

B-SPEED LIMITER ON indication

When the Speed Limiter is started up, the

Speed Limiter’s symbol is appeared.

C-Set speed

Set speed is appeared if it is stored.

To start up

First of all, press the ON/OFF switch in order

to power up the Speed Limiter when the igni-

If the current vehicle speed is lower than ap-

The set speed is increased each approximate-

tion switch in the “ON”, position or the oper-

proximately 30 km/h (19 mph) (settable min-

ly 5 km/h (3 mph) per approximately 0.5 sec-

ation mode in ON,

imum speed), the set speed is set at approxi-

ond.

The Speed Limiter indication will be ap-

mately 30 km/h (19 mph).

If a driver wants to increase the set speed a

peared in the combination meter.

The set speed is displayed in the combination

little, push up “RES +” switch for less than

meter.

approximately 0.5 second and release it.

And, control state “LIMIT” is displayed in

The set speed is increased 1 km/h each taps.

the combination meter.

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Speed Limiter*

Accelerate to driver’s desired vehicle speed

If the set speed reaches to your desired speed,

By using the “CANCEL”

and push down “SET -” switch (B) and re-

release the “SET -” switch (B).

switch, the accelerator pedal

lease.

and the “SET -” switch

Press the “CANCEL” switch (D) to deacti-

vate the Speed Limiter.

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The set speed decreases approximately

Control state “LIMIT” is displayed again and

5 km/h (3 mph) per approximately 0.5 sec-

the set speed is updated.

ond.

If a driver wants to decrease the set speed a

To decrease the set speed

Control state

“LIMIT” is disappeared and

little, press the “SET -” switch (B) for less

change control state

“LIMIT OFF” in the

than approximately 0.5 second and release it.

combination meter.

The set speed is decreased 1 km/h each taps.

By using the “SET -” switch

Push down the “SET -” switch (B).

Then the set speed displayed in the combina-

tion meter is gradually decreased.

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Speed Limiter*

Decelerate to driver’s desired speed and push

The Speed Limiter will resume when the ve-

By using the “CANCEL”

down “SET -” switch (B) and release.

hicle speed goes down to enough less than

switch, the service brake and

the set speed.

the “SET -” switch

Press the “CANCEL” switch (D) to deacti-

vate the Speed Limiter.

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The Speed Limiter indication is displayed

Put on an accelerator pedal to the pedal

again and the set speed is updated.

stroke end. (over a detent that makes pedal

reaction force bigger before pedal stroke end)

To increase the vehicle speed

Control state

“LIMIT” is disappeared and

temporarily

CAUTION

change control state

“LIMIT OFF” in the

A driver can temporarily accelerate for emer-

combination meter.

gency use.

z There is a possibility for the Speed Limiter

to allow abrupt acceleration corresponding

to accelerator pedal position. So be careful

The Speed Limiter is temporarily deactiva-

of the abrupt acceleration.

ted, and the vehicle speed can be increased.

If vehicle speed exceeds set speed approxi-

mately +3 km/h, alert messages are appeared

in the combination meter.

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)*

NOTE

CAUTION

z If the Speed Limiter is cancelled by other

z There is a possibility to occur jerk, depend-

states, it may be a system malfunction.

ing on a running resistance. Be careful.

Stop using the Speed Limiter and turn off

the Speed Limiter. Have your vehicle in-

spected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

Forward Collision

CAUTION

thorized Service Point.

Mitigation system (FCM)*

z Be careful about over speed.

To resume

The Forward Collision Mitigation System

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(FCM) uses a sensor (A) to determine the

The Speed Limiter memorizes the set speed

NOTE

distance and relative speed to a vehicle and a

when the system has been deactivated, the

pedestrian in front. When your vehicle is ap-

z A driver can change the set speed during this

Speed Limiter can resume by pushing up the

emergency use.

proaching a vehicle or a pedestrian straight-

“RES +” switch (C).

ahead in your path and the FCM judges that

there is the risk of a collision, the system

To deactivate

gives audible and visual warnings (forward

Use whichever following ways to deactivate.

collision warning function), increases the

z Press the “CANCEL” switch

brake fluid pressure (FCM brake prefill func-

z Press the Speed Limiter ON/OFF switch

tion), and also provides braking force assis-

tance when you depress the brake pedal

(FCM brake assist function) to avoid frontal

CAUTION

collision.

z There is a possibility for the Speed Limiter

When the risk of collision increases more, the

to allow abrupt acceleration corresponding

system causes the brakes to work moderately

to accelerator pedal position when the Speed

to encourage you to apply brakes. If the sys-

Limiter is deactivated. Be careful.

tem judges that a potential collision is immi-

However, the Speed Limiter immediately

nent, it initiates emergency braking to miti-

starts controlling and the vehicle decreases as

gate collision-caused damages or to avoid

if an accelerator pedal is closed fully, when

possible collision (FCM braking function).

the vehicle speed is higher than the set speed.

Stop lamps are illuminated during automatic

braking.

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)*

If you turn the FCM ON/OFF, the Ultrasonic

Forward collision warning

WARNING

misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS) al-

function

z

A driver is responsible for driving safely.

so turns ON/OFF at the same time. (Vehicles

The FCM is the system to mitigate colli-

If the system judges that there is a risk of

equipped with the UMS)

sion- caused damages or to avoid colli-

your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pe-

sions as much as possible.

destrian in front, this function warns you of

The system is not intended to compensate

the potential hazard with visual and audible

for driver’s loss of attention to the front

alarms.

during driving due to distraction or care-

lessness or supplement a drop in visibility

When this function is triggered, a buzzer

due to the rain and fog.

sounds and, at the same time, a “BRAKE!”

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It is never a substitute for your safe and

message appears on the information screen of

careful driving. Always be ready to apply

the multi information display.

the brakes manually.

z

The FCM works to avoid frontal collisions

as much as possible. However, the effect of

its operation varies depending on situa-

tions and conditions, such as driving con-

ditions, road conditions, and steering, ac-

celeration and braking operations, so that

the performance the function can deliver

is not always the same.

If your vehicle is in danger of collision,

take all necessary collision-evading ac-

tions, such as depressing the brake pedal

strongly regardless of whether the system

The forward collision warning function oper-

is activated or not.

ates at the following vehicle speed:

z

Do not try to confirm the operation of the

z Against a vehicle: Approximately 15 to

FCM. In certain situations, this can cause

140 km/h (10 to 87 mph).

an accident resulting in serious injury or

z

Against a pedestrian: Approximately 7

death.

to 65 km/h (4 to 40 mph).

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)*

z Against a pedestrian: Approximately 15

CAUTION

to 65 km/h (10 to 40 mph).

z Under certain conditions, the audible alarm

may not work at all or may be scarcely audi-

ble. Do not overly rely on the system; if your

CAUTION

vehicle is in danger of collision, take all nec-

z The brake assist function may not be trig-

essary collision-evading actions, such as de-

gered when the brake pedal is operated in

pressing the brake pedal strongly regardless

certain ways.

of whether the system is activated or not.

Do not overly rely on the system; if your ve-

hicle is in danger of collision, take all neces-

sary collision-evading actions, such as de-

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FCM brake prefill function

The FCM braking function operates at the

pressing the brake pedal strongly regardless

following vehicle speed:

If the system judges that there is a risk of

of whether the system is activated or not.

z

Against a vehicle: Approximately 5 to

your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pe-

80 km/h (3 to 50 mph).

destrian in front, this function prefills the

FCM braking function

z

Against a pedestrian: Approximately 5

brake line with additional brake fluid to make

to 65 km/h (3 to 40 mph).

the brakes more responsive to your brake

If the system judges that there is a high risk

pedal operation.

of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a

The FCM brake prefill function operates at

pedestrian in front, the system applies the

CAUTION

the following vehicle speed:

brakes moderately to encourage you to apply

z

Do not use the FCM as a normal braking.

z Against a vehicle: Approximately 5 to

the brakes.

z

After your vehicle has stopped following the

80 km/h (3 to 50 mph).

If the system judges that a collision is un-

activation of the FCM, automatic braking is

z Against a pedestrian: Approximately 5

avoidable, it initiates emergency braking con-

released. As the vehicle will then start creep-

to 65 km/h (3 to 40 mph).

trol to mitigate collision-caused damages or,

ing, be sure to depress the brake pedal to

if the situation permits, to avoid a collision.

hold the vehicle stationary.

While the FCM braking control is triggered,

When applying the brake during the auto-

FCM brake assist function

z

you are warned of the hazard with a

matic braking condition the pedal will feel

If the system judges that there is a risk of

firm.

“BRAKE!” message and audible alarms like

your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pe-

This is not abnormal.

with the forward collision warning function.

destrian in front, this function deploys the

You can apply more pressure to the pedal to

Once the FCM braking has activated, the fol-

brake assist sooner than the brake assist oper-

assist in braking.

lowing message will appear on the informa-

z

In the following situations, the system pro-

ation. The FCM brake assist function oper-

tion screen of the multi information display.

vides neither control nor alarming.

ates at the following vehicle speed:

z Against a vehicle: Approximately 15 to

80 km/h (10 to 50 mph).

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)*

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

• If the pedestrian is wearing loose-fitting

z

The FCM control and alarm functions may

• When passing close to a vehicle, pedes-

clothes.

be triggered in the following situations.

trian or object.

• If part of a pedestrian’s body is hidden,

• When there is a structure (B) beside the

such as when holding an umbrella, large

entrance of a curve and intersection.

bag, etc.

• If a pedestrian bends forward, sits or lies

on the road.

• When a pedestrian is pushing/pulling

something, such as a stroller, bicycle or

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wheelchair.

• When pedestrians gather in a group.

• When a pedestrian's clothing appears to

• When driving on the road that the vehicle

be nearly the same colour or brightness as

in front runs in offset position from your

its surroundings.

• When running on a narrow iron bridge.

vehicle.

• When a pedestrian is very close to an ob-

• When passing through a gate with small

ject, such as a vehicle.

head or side clearances.

• When a pedestrian is in a dark area, such

• When there are metallic objects, steps or

as at night or in a tunnel.

projections on the road surface.

• When the pedestrian is walking fast or

• When quickly approaching a vehicle in

running.

front to overtake it.

• When a pedestrian suddenly rushes in

• When passing an electronic toll collection

front of the vehicle.

gate.

• When the position of a pedestrian is close

• When running under an overpass, an pe-

to the edge of the vehicle.

destrian overpass or a small tunnel.

• When passing through an area where ob-

z

Factors such as the positional relationship

• When running in Multi-storey car park.

jects may contact the vehicle, such as

between your vehicle and a vehicle in front,

thick grass, tree branches, or a banner.

• When the road gradiently and suddenly

driver’s own technique of steering the vehi-

changes while running.

• When there are patterns on the road that

cle and irregularly moving traffic due to ac-

may be mistaken for a vehicle or a pedes-

• When stopping very close to a wall or a

cidents or vehicle trouble may deter the

vehicle in front.

trian.

FCM control and alarm from functioning.

• When a vehicle cuts into your path in the

z

When the system recognizes driver’s steer-

detecting range of the sensor.

ing or accelerating actions as evasive actions

• When an oncoming vehicle is positioned

to avoid a collision, the FCM control and

straight ahead of your vehicle on a curved

alarm functions may be cancelled.

road.

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Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)*

FCM and UMS ON/OFF

To turn on/off the system

CAUTION

switch

You can switch the system from OFF to ON

• When passing through a plastic curtain

etc.

This switch is used to turn on and off the

or ON to OFF if you hold the FCM and UMS

• When the FCM detects a long object car-

FCM and UMS and also to select your de-

ON/OFF switch pressed when the operation

ried on your vehicle, such as skies or a

mode is set to “ON”.

sired collision alarm timing.

roof carrier.

When the switch is held pressed, the

Once the system is turned on, the information

• When driving through fog, steam, smoke

ON/OFF state of the FCM and UMS changes

screen of the multi information display shows

or dust.

from ON to OFF and vice versa. If you give

the collision alarm timing currently selected,

• When the windscreen of the sensor por-

tion is covered with dirt, water droplets,

the switch a short press with the FCM in the

and the

indicator on the screen goes out.

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snow and ice, etc.

ON state, you can change the collision alarm

z

Turn off the system beforehand when the ve-

timing.

hicle is placed in any of the following situa-

tions as the system can operate unexpected-

ly.

• When using an automatic car wash.

• When your vehicle’s wheels are driven by

the engine on a lift.

When you turn off the system, the following

• When your vehicle is towed or your vehi-

message appears on the screen and the

in-

cle tows another vehicle.

dicator comes on.

• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.

• When enjoying sports driving on a circuit.

• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-

mometer or free rollers.

• When the tyre pressure is not correct.

• When the tyre chains are attached.

• If the windscreen on or surrounding the

NOTE

sensor is cracked or scratched.

z

When the FCM and UMS ON/OFF switch is

held pressed to change the ON/OFF state of

NOTE

the FCM, the ON/OFF state of the UMS is

also changed at the same time.

Cycling the operation mode to ON will set

z

A sound will be heard during the activation

of automatic braking, this is a function of the

the FCM back ON.

brake control and is not abnormal.

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