Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV III 3 owners manual page 196

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B０0203201E３.book 33 ページ㸰㸮㸯㸱年㸯㸯月㸯９日　火曜日　午前㸯㸯時５㸮分 Active stability control (ASC) CAUTION NOTE maneuvers. It works by controlling the Plug- zDo not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC zWhen the ASC is activated, you may feel a in Hybrid EV System output and the brake on cannot prevent the natural laws of physics vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-each wheel. from acting on the vehicle. ing sound from the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys- NOTE This system, like any other system, has lim- tem compartment. its and cannot help you to maintain traction This indicates that the system is operatingzThe stability control function operates at and control of the vehicle in all circum- normally. It does not indicate a malfunction. speeds of about 15 km/h or higher. stances. Reckless driving can lead to acci-zWhen the anti-lock brake system warning dents. It is the driver’s responsibility to drivelamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active. carefully. This means into account the traffic, “ASC OFF” switch road and environmental conditions. zBe sure to use the same specified type and Traction control function E006192015787 size of tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, the E00619000087 The ASC is automatically activated when the ASC may not work properly. On slippery surfaces, the traction control operation mode is put in ON. You can deacti- zDo not install any aftermarket limited slip function prevents the drive wheels from spin- vate the system by pressing down the “ASC differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle toOFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer. may stop functioning properly. start moving from a stopped condition. It also When the ASC is deactivated, the indica- provides sufficient driving force and steering tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, NOTE performance as the vehicle turns while press- momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch; zAn operation noise may be emitted from the ing the acceleration pedal. the indicator is turned off. Plug-in Hybrid EV System compartment in CAUTION the following situations. The sound is associ- zWhen driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy ated with checking the operations of the road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock the vehicle at moderate speeds. from the brake pedal if you depress it. These do not indicate a malfunction. •When the operation mode is put in ON. •When the vehicle is driven for a while afterStability control function the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is turned on. E00619101098 The stability control function is designed to help the driver maintain control of the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid steering Starting and driving 7-33

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