Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 213

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Warning lights Warning lights CAUTION Engine malfunction indicator N00520300147 When the brake warning light does not go (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” out even when the parking brake is Brake warning light released. or “Check engine light”) N00520500774 When the brake warning light stays on N00520400467 while driving. This indicator is a part of the onboard diag- When the ignition switch is turned to the If the above occurs, avoid sudden braking nostic (OBD) system which monitors the “ON” position, this indicator normally comes and high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in 5 emissions, engine control system or continu- a safe place, and contact an authorized Mit- on and goes out a few seconds later. A warn- ously variable transmission (CVT) control subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of ing is also displayed in the multi-information system / Twin Clutch SST control system. If a display. your choice as soon as possible. problem is detected in one of these systems, The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the The warning light also illuminates after start- this indicator illuminates or flashes. When the following manner when brake performance ing the engine under the following condi- is deteriorated. ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tions: tion, this indicator normally comes on and Confirm that the vehicle slows down when goes off after the engine has started. When the parking brake is still applied. you press down on the brake pedal harder When the brake fluid level is low. than usual. In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way to the floor. This indicator will come on if the fuel tank When the brake force distribution func- filler cap is not properly tightened. If this tion is not operating correctly. Should the brakes fail, use engine braking indicator comes on and stays on after refuel- to reduce your speed and slowly apply the Before driving, be sure that the parking brake parking brake. ing, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the is fully released and brake warning light is until you hear clicking sounds.) off. stop lights to alert the vehicles behind you. If this indicator does not go off after several Do not suddenly apply the parking brake while driving. This may cause the rear seconds or lights up while driving, have the wheels to lock and cause an accident. CAUTION system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a If the brake warning light and the anti-lock braking system warning light are illuminated repair facility of your choice. at the same time, the braking force distribu- tion function will not operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during sudden braking under the following conditions. 5-146 Features and controls

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