Mitsubishi Outlander: Hill start assist (vehicles with Twin Clutch SST)
The hill start assist makes it easy to start off on a steep uphill slope by preventing the vehicle from moving backwards. It keeps the braking force for about 2 seconds when you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
Caution
► Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to prevent backwards movement
of the vehicle.
Under certain circumstances, even when hill start assist is activated, the vehicle
may move backwards if the brake pedal is not sufficiently depressed, if the vehicle
is heavily loaded, or if the road is very steep or slippery.
► The hill start assist is not designed to keep the vehicle stopped in place on
uphill slopes for more than 2 seconds.
► When facing uphill, do not rely on using the hill start assist to maintain a stopped
position as an alternative to depressing the brake pedal.
Doing so could result in an accident.
► Do not turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position while the hill
start assist is operating. The hill start assist could stop operating, which could
result in an accident.
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To operate
1. Stop the vehicle completely using the brake pedal.
2. Release the brake pedal and the hill start assist will maintain the braking force
applied while stopping for approximately 2 seconds.
3. De
Warning display
If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the following display/indicator
will turn on.
- ASC indicator
Warning display
Caution
► If the warning is displayed, the hill start assist
Emergency stop signal system
This is a device that reduces the possibility of rear end collisions by the rapid
and automatic blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert vehicles approaching
from behind during sudden braking
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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
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to perform the
following inspection and maintenance procedures:
• Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
• Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly depressing the b
