Mitsubishi Outlander: Electric power steering system (EPS)
The electric power steering system (EPS) uses an electric motor to assist the turning of the steering wheel.
NOTE
• During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking space), a protection function may be activated to prevent overheating of the power steering system.
This function will make the steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steering action will return to normal.
• If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is stationary with the headlamps on, the headlamps may become dim. This behaviour is not abnormal. The headlamps will return to their original brightness after a short while.
Electric power steering system warning display
When there is a malfunction in the system, the warning display will appear on the information screen in the multi-information display.
CAUTION
• If the warning display appears during driving, it may become harder to turn the steering wheel.
If the warning display appears while driving
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Wait approximately 30 seconds and then restart the engine to check whether
the warning display goes out; if it then remains off, there is no problem.
If the warning display does not go out, or it appears again while driving, we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.
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Active stability control (ASC)
The Active Stability Control (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake
system, traction control function and stability control function to help maintain
the vehicle’s control and tracti
Cruise control
Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps a set speed. It
can be activated at about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.
CAUTION
• When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn o
Reversing sensor system
This system operates when you are backing the vehicle.
It uses corner and back sensors to detect an obstacle and sounds a buzzer to
inform you of the approximate distance to the obstacle.
CAUTION
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Filling the fuel tank
Warning
► When handling fuel, comply with the safety regulations displayed by garages
and filling stations.
► Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of your body’s static electricity
by touching a metal part of the car or the fuel pump. Any static electricity on
your
Seat belts
To protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident, it is most important
that the seat belts be worn correctly while driving.
The front seat belts have a pretensioner system.
These belts are used the same way as a conventional seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pretensioner system and
