engine MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2010 1.G Service Manual

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Anti-lock braking system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the anti-
lock braking system. It will also come on as a self-check for a
few seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. Always make sure that the light goes out before beginning
to drive.
CAUTION
!
The anti-lock braking system cannot prevent acci-
dents. It is your responsibility to take safety precau-
tions and to drive carefully.
To prevent failure of the anti-lock braking system,
be sure all four wheels and tires are the same size
and the same type.
CAUTION
!
If the anti-lock braking system warning light comes
on and stays on after starting the engine or while
driving, it means that the anti-lock braking system is
not working and that only the standard brake sys-
tem is available. (The standard brake system will
still work properly.) If this happens, take your vehi-
cle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
or
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If the warning light illuminates while driving
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Since there is always a risk of your vehicle becoming
unstable if you apply the brakes suddenly, be sure to brake
gently and do not attempt high-speed driving. Be sure to
stop the vehicle in a safe place. Test the system by restart-
ing the engine and driving at a speed of about 12 mph
(20 km/h) or higher.

If the light goes out, there is no abnormal condition. If the
light does not go out after driving as instructed here, or if
it comes on again, the anti-lock braking system is not
functioning. Only the ordinary braking system is function-
ing. If this happens, take your vehicle to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice and have the system checked as soon as possible.
NOTE
After your vehicle is driven a short distance after starting
the engine, you will hear a whining sound and the sound
of a motor operating coming from the engine compart-
ment. These are the normal sounds the anti-lock braking
system makes when performing a self-check. It does not
indicate a malfunction.

The anti-lock braking system can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
It stops working when the vehicle slows below approxi-
mately 3 mph (5 km/h).

After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and
ice which may have be left around the wheels. On vehi-
cles that have an anti-lock braking system, be careful not
to damage the wheel speed sensors (A) or the cables
located at each wheel.
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3 Power steering system
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The power steering system has mechanical steering capability
in case the power assist is lost. If the hydraulic pressure is
interrupted for some reason (such as engine stalling), you will
still be able to steer your vehicle.
If the power assist is lost, you will notice it takes much more
effort to steer and that there is much more “free play” in the
steering wheel. If this happens, take your vehicle to an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
FrontRear
WA R N I N G
!
Never turn off the engine while the vehicle is mov-
ing, or your ability to steer the vehicle may be seri-
ously reduced.
CAUTION
!
Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the way in
one direction. This can cause damage to the power
steering system.
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3-58 Features and controls
3Active stability control (ASC)
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The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the
anti-lock braking system, traction control function and skid
control function to help maintain the vehicle’s control and trac-
tion. Also refer to the following pages on the anti-lock braking
system, traction control function and skid control function.
Anti-lock braking system → P. 3 - 5 4
Traction control function → P. 3 - 5 8
Skid control function → P. 3 - 6 0
NOTE
A whining sound may be heard from the engine compart-
ment in the following situations. The sound is associated
with the ASC self-check operations. It does not indicate a
malfunction.
• When the ignition key is set to the “ON” position.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine is
turned on.

When the ASC is activated, you may feel a vibration in
the vehicle body or hear a whining sound from the engine
compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating normally. It
does not indicate a malfunction.

When the anti-lock braking system warning light is illu-
minated, the ASC is not active.Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the
drive wheels from spinning excessively, thus helping the vehi-
cle to start moving from a stopped condition. It also provides
sufficient driving force and steering performance as the vehicle
turns while pressing the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
!
Do not over-rely on the ASC. Even the ASC cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on
the vehicle. This system, like any other system, has
limits and cannot help you to maintain traction and
control of the vehicle in all circumstances. Reckless
driving can lead to accidents. It is the driver’s
responsibility to drive carefully. This means taking
into account the traffic, road and environmental
conditions.
Be sure to use the same specified type and size of tire
on all four wheels. Otherwise, the ASC may not
work properly.
Do not install any aftermarket limited slip differen-
tial (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC may stop func-
tioning properly.
CAUTION
!
When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be
sure to install snow tires and drive the vehicle at
moderate speeds.
When a tire such as a compact spare tire that is dif-
ferent in size from the standard tire has been
installed, make sure that the traction control func-
tion is turned off.
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TCL switch
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The traction control function is automatically activated when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. You can deacti-
vate the system by pressing the TCL switch.
When the traction control function is deactivated, the indi-
cator will be illuminated. To reactivate the traction control
function, press the TCL switch again; the indicator is
turned off.
NOTE
When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing
the accelerator pedal may not allow the engine speed to
increase. In such situations, temporarily deactivate the
TCL, using the TCL switch.
CAUTION
!
For safety reasons, the TCL switch should be oper-
ated when your vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep the TCL on while driving in normal
circumstances.
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Skid control function
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The skid control function is designed to help the driver main-
tain control of the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid
steering maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine output
and the brake on each wheel.NOTE
The skid control function operates at speeds of about
12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
ASC indicator, TCL OFF indicator
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The indicators should illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position, and should turn off after a few
seconds.
If the indicator stays on or does not illuminate when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.
indicator blinks when the ASC is operating.
indicator is illuminated when the traction control function
is deactivated.
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NOTE
When a spare tire has been put on your vehicle, the grip-
ping ability of the tire will be lower, making it more likely
that the indicator will blink.
CAUTION
!
When indicator blinks, the ASC is operating,
which means that the road is slippery or that your
vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip. If this hap-
pens, drive slower with less accelerator input.
CAUTION
!
If an abnormal condition occurs in the system while
driving, the and indicators or indicator
alone will illuminate.
In these cases, follow these procedures:
[If the and indicators continuously illumi-
nate]• If the temperature of the braking system increases
excessively due to continuous brake control on a
slippery road surface, the and indicators
will illuminate, and operation of the ASC will be
suspended to protect the brake system. (Normal
operation of the vehicle will not be affected.) Park
your vehicle in a safe place. When the temperature
in the braking system has come down, the and
indicators will be turned off and the ASC will
start operating again.
• If the and indicators do not go out even
through the above procedure is followed, there
could be a problem in the system.
Stop the engine and restart the engine again and
check whether the and indicators go out. If
the indicators go out, there is no abnormal condi-
tion.
If the and indicators remain on even after
your vehicle is driven a short distance after
restarting the engine, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.CAUTION
!
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[If the indicator alone illuminates]• Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the
engine. Restart the engine again and check
whether the indicator goes out. If the indicator
goes out, there is no abnormal condition.
If the indicator alone remains on even after
your vehicle is driven a short distance after
restarting the engine, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
If the front-wheel drive vehicle is towed with the
ignition key in the “ON” position and only the front
wheels or only the rear wheels raised off the ground,
the ASC may operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the front wheels
raised, keep the ignition key in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position. When towing the vehicle with the
rear wheels raised, keep the ignition key in the
“ACC” position.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-23.
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2. Pull the lever (B) down while driving at the desired speed.NOTE
If the main switch is on when the ignition key is turned
off, cruise control will be on automatically the next time
you start the engine. The “CRUISE” control indicator will
also be on. You will need to reset the speed however, if
you want to use cruise control.

If the battery voltage is insufficient, the memory data for
the main switch will be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” control indicator may not
come on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, push in the main switch once again to acti-
vate the system.
To increase the set speed
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There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.Cruise control lever Pull the cruise control lever up and hold it while driving at the
set speed, and your speed will then gradually increase.
When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your
cruising speed is now set.
To increase your speed in small amounts, press the cruise con-
trol lever up for less than 1 second and release it. Each time
you press the lever up, your vehicle will go about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.
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To deactivate
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The cruise control can be turned off as follows:
1. Push the main switch (A) at the end of the lever.
(Main switch OFF)
2. Pull the cruise control lever (B) toward you.
3. By slightly tapping the brake pedal or pressing down on it
to slow your speed.
The cruise control is turned off automatically in any of the fol-
lowing ways:
1. When your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or
more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.
2. When your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.3. When the active stability control starts (ASC) operating.
Refer to “Active stability control (ASC) system” on page
3-58.
WA R N I N G
!
Although the cruise control will be disengaged when
shifting to the “N” position, never move the selector
lever to the “N” position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and could cause
a serious accident.
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