Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 150

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ACD (Active center differential system) (if so equipped) However, if the vehicle does not move or Refer to “Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Checkaccelerate normally, or if this problem occurs CAUTION Do not over-rely on the ACD. Even the ACD engine light”)” on page 5-146 and follow therepeatedly, have the vehicle checked by an cannot prevent the natural laws of physics appropriate measures. authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your ch oice as soon as possi- from acting on the vehicle. This system, like When the gearshift lever position display any other system, has limits and cannot help is not showing ble. you to maintain traction and control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless driv- CAUTION ing can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s A safety device in the Twin Clutch SST has 5 responsibility to drive carefully. This means When the Twin Clutch SST fluid tempera- been activated due to a possible malfunction taking into account the traffic, road and envi- in the Twin Clutch SST. ture is high, the engine idle speed when the ronmental conditions. vehicle is stopped may increase or the vehi- Be sure to use tires that are the same speci- cle will have a weak tendency to creep. Refer to “If the gearshift lever position dis- fied size, type, and brand, and have no differ- play is not showing” on page 5-73 and follow After that, if the Twin Clutch SST fluid tem- the appropriate measures. ence in the amount of wear for all four perature rises even higher, the warning wheels. Otherwise, the ACD may not work display will appear. properly. When warning display is showing or when no warning is showing in the multi- information display ACD (Active center differ- NOTE ential system) (if so equipped) If the parking brake lever is pulled up while A safety device in the Twin Clutch SST has the vehicle is moving, the center differential been activated due to a possible malfunction N00538500034 is designed to switch to a free state condition in the Twin Clutch SST or in the engine elec- which will allow the rear wheel to lock eas- tronic control module. The ACD is a system that improves accelera- ier. tion performance and straight-ahead stability Perform the following procedure. by regulating the differential limiting action and power drive distribution of the center dif- ACD control mode 1.Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop ferential. the engine. N00545400048 2.Restart the engine. Select the control mode from the following three types to suit the driving conditions. If the vehicle moves and accelerates normally after this procedure is performed, there is no malfunction in the transmission. Features and controls 5-83

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