Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 158

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Brake assist system erly, the rest of the brake system will still WARNING NOTE work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly. Driving with worn brake pads will make itThe brake assist system may become opera- harder to stop, and can cause an accident.tional when the brake pedal is fully You will know this has happened if you find depressed even if it has not been depressed you need to depress the brake pedal down further, or harder when slowing down or stop- suddenly. Brake assist system When the brake assist system is in use while ping, or if the brake warning light and the driving, you may feel as if the depressed warning display in the multi-information dis- N00567300076 brake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in small play come on. 5 motions in conjunction with the operation The brake assist system is a device assisting noise, or the vehicle body and the steering drivers who cannot depress the brake pedal wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake WARNING firmly such as in emergency stop situations and provides greater braking force. assist system is operating normally and does Never coast downhill with the engine OFF. not indicate faulty operation. Continue to Keep the engine running whenever yourdepress the brake pedal. If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the vehicle is in motion. If you turn off the You may hear an operation noise when the brakes will be applied with more force than engine while driving, the power brake usual. brake pedal is suddenly or fully depressed booster will stop working and your brakes while stationary. This does not indicate a will not work as well. malfunction and the brake assist system is If the power assist is lost or if either brake CAUTION operating normally. hydraulic system stops working properly, The brake assist system is not a device take your vehicle to an authorized Mit- designed to exercise braking force greater subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility Hill start assist (vehicles of your choice immediately. than its capacity. Make sure to always keep a sufficient distance between vehicles in front with Twin Clutch SST) of you without relying too much on the brake N00562600032 Brake pad wear alarm assist system. The hill start assist makes it easy to start off N00532500087 on a steep uphill slope by preventing the NOTE vehicle from moving backwards. It keeps the The disc brakes have an alarm that makes a braking force for about 2 seconds when you metallic squeal when the brake pads have Once the brake assist system is operational, move your foot from the brake pedal to the it maintains great braking force even if the worn down enough to need service. If you brake pedal is lightly released. accelerator pedal. hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced To stop its operation, completely remove at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. your foot from the brake pedal. Features and controls 5-91

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