Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 163

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Active Stability Control (ASC) (if so equipped) NOTE maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine CAUTION output and the brake on each wheel. When the ASC is activated, you may feel a For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin- should be operated when your vehicle is NOTE ing sound from the engine compartment. stopped. This indicates that the system is operating The skid control function operates at speeds Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in normally. It does not indicate a malfunction. of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher. normal circumstances. When the anti-lock braking system warning 5 light is illuminated, the ASC is not active. “ASC OFF” switch NOTE Traction control function N00559400179 Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both N00559200034 the skid control function and the traction The ASC is automatically activated when the control function. ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- On slippery surfaces, the traction control When moving out of mud, sand or fresh function prevents the drive wheels from spin- tion. You can deactivate the system by press- snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not ing down the “ASC OFF” switch for 3 ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to seconds or longer. allow the engine speed to increase. In such start moving from a stopped condition. It also situations, temporarily turning off ASC with provides sufficient driving force and steering the “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to When the ASC is deactivated, the dis- performance as the vehicle turns while press- move out your vehicle. play/indicator will turn on. To reactivate the ing the acceleration pedal. If you continue to press the “ASC OFF” ASC, momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch ; the display/indicator is turned off. switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis- CAUTION taken operation protection function” will activate and the ASC will turn back on. When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be sure to install snow tires and drive the vehicle at moderate speeds. ASC operation display or ASC OFF display Skid control function N00559500183 N00559300035 - ASC operation display/ASC indicator The skid control function is designed to help The display/indicator will blink when the driver maintain control of the vehicle on the ASC is operating. slippery roads or during rapid steering 5-96 Features and controls

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