Owners Manual

Active stability control (ASC)
5-52 Features and controls
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If there is a malfunction in the system, the
warning light will come on.
Under normal conditions, the warning lamp
comes on when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position or the operation mode is
put in ON, and goes off after the engine has
started.
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The Active stability control (ASC) takes
overall control of the anti-lock braking sys-
tem, traction control function and skid control
function to help maintain the vehicle’s control
and traction. Please read this section in con-
junction with the page on the anti-lock brak-
ing system, traction control function and skid
control function.
Anti-lock braking system  P.5-49
Traction control function  P.5-52
Skid control function  P.5-53
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control
function prevents the drive wheels from spin-
Electric power steering system
warning light
CAUTION
 If the warning light appears while the engine
is running, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon as pos-
sible. It may become harder to turn the steer-
ing wheel.
Active stability control
(ASC)
CAUTION
 Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC
cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle. This system, like
any other system, has limits and cannot help
you to maintain traction and control of the
vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv-
ing can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s
responsibillty to drive carefully, This means
taking into account the traffic, road and envi-
ronmental conditions.
 Be sure to use the same specified type and
size of tire on all four wheels. Otherwise, the
ASC may not work properly.
 Do not install any aftermarket limited slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC
may stop functioning properly.
NOTE
 An operating sound or vibration may be
emitted from under the body in the following
situations. The sound or vibration is associ-
ated with checking the operations of the
ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock
from under the body and the brake pedal if
you depress it. These do not indicate a mal-
function.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode is put
in ON.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after
the engine is turned on.
 When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
 When the anti-lock braking system warning
light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
CAUTION
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