ESP MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G User Guide

Features and controls
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3 Door locks
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To lock and unlock with the key (driver’s door)Turn the key toward the front of the vehicle to lock the door.
After checking that the door is locked, turn the key back to the
center and remove it.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure all doors are tightly closed and locked
while driving.
• Locked doors, in combination with the use of seat
belts, can help reduce the risk of ejection in an
accident.
• Locked doors can help keep passengers, especially
small children, from opening doors and falling out
of moving vehicles.
• Locked doors can help prevent outsiders from
gaining access to your vehicle when you slow or
come to a stop.

Lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Children
who get into unlocked vehicles may not be able to
get out. Children trapped inside vehicles can quickly
be overcome by heat and suffer serious injury or
death due to heat stroke.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle. In addition
to the risk of heat stroke, children can activate
switches and controls, resulting in an injury or fatal
accident.
When closing a door, make sure that the door is fully
closed and the door-ajar warning display goes out
on the information screen on the multi-information
display. If the door is ajar it could open while driv-
ing and cause an accident.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
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3-40 Features and controls
3Child safety locks for rear door
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Child safety locks help prevent rear passengers, especially chil-
dren, from opening the rear door using the inside door handle.
A lock lever for the child safety lock is provided on each rear
door.
When the lever is in the lock position (1), the rear door cannot
be opened using the inside door handle.
To open the rear door when the child safety lock lever is in the
lock position, pull the outside door handle.
When the lever is in the release position (2), the child safety
lock is released and the rear door can be opened using the
inside door handle.1- To lock
2- To release
WA R N I N G
!
Always keep the doors tightly closed and locked
when driving. An unlocked door may be acciden-
tally opened by a passenger, especially by a child
who could fall out. Also, if the doors are not locked,
there is a greater risk of someone being thrown from
the vehicle in an accident.
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Features and controls
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Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window of Type
1 only)
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is auto-
matically lowered a little.
After the door window is lowered, clear the obstruction, then
pull up the switch again to close the door window.
NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the door window to
be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by
trapped hand or head.

If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse for
electric window is replaced, the safety mechanism will be
cancelled and the door window will not automatically
open/close completely.
If the window is open, repeatedly raise the driver’s door
window switch until the window has been fully closed.
Following this, release the switch, raise the switch once
again and hold it in this condition for at least 1 second,
then release it. You should now be able to operate the
driver’s door window in the normal fashion.What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driv-
ing
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Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure
on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may
exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door
windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occur-
rence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear door windows open, open the front door windows as well
as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
WA R N I N G
!
If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse
for electric window is replaced, the safety mecha-
nism will be cancelled.
If a hand or head got trapped, a serious injury could
result.
CAUTION
!
The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
door window closes. This allows the door window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.
The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch is pulled up. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the door window
opening.
Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Your hand or head could be trapped and personal
injury could result.
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3-66 Features and controls
3
Operation of the CVT
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CAUTION
!
If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving,
the indicator will brink.
In this case, immediately park your vehicle in a safe
place and follow these procedures:
[If the indicator blinks rapidly (once per second),
the CVT fluid is overheating.]
Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off
the engine. Move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position and open the bonnet. Keep the
engine, idling.
After a while, move the selector lever into any posi-
tion other than “P” (PARK) position and confirm
that the indicator stops blinking. It is safe to con-
tinue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.
If the indicator continues blinking or blinks inter-
mittently, have your vehicle inspected at an autho-
rised Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair facility of
your choice.
[If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds),
the CVT safety device may be operating due to a
malfunction.]
Have the vehicle inspected at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
Before selecting a position with the engine running
and the vehicle stationary, firmly depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the CVT is
engaged, especially when the engine speed or idle
speed is high, or with the air conditioning operating.
Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to
drive away.
Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all
times.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.
To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the
engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.
Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in
accordance with driving conditions.
Never coast downhill backward in the driving shift
position “D” (DRIVE) or coast forward in the “R”
(REVERSE) position.
Engine stopping and increased brake pedal and
steering effort could lead to an accident.
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3-68 Features and controls
3Service brake
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Brake pedalOveruse of the brake can cause weakening, resulting in poor
brake response and premature wear of the brake pads.
When driving down a long or steep hill, use engine braking by
moving the selector lever to “B” (BRAKE) position.
Power brakes
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Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes for more braking
force with less brake pedal effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full capacity, even if the
power assist is not being used.
If the power assist is not being used, the effort needed to press
the brake pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some reason, the brakes
will still work.
If the power brake unit or either of the two brake hydraulic sys-
tems stops working properly, the rest of the brake system will
still work, but the vehicle will not slow down as quickly.
You will know this has happened if you find you need to press
the brake down farther, or harder when slowing down or stop-
ping, or if the brake warning light and the warning display in
the multi-information display come on. Have the brake system
repaired at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice immediately.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not leave any objects near the brake pedal or let
a floor mat slide under it; doing so could prevent the
full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an emer-
gency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated
freely at all times. Make sure the floor mat is
securely held in place.
CAUTION
!
It is important not to drive the vehicle with your foot
resting on the brake pedal when braking is not
required. This practice can result in very high brake
temperatures, premature lining wear, and possible
damage to the brakes.
WA R N I N G
!
Never coast downhill with the engine OFF. Keep the
engine running whenever your vehicle is in motion.
If you turn off the engine while driving, the power
brake booster will stop working and your brakes
will not work as well.
If the power assist is lost or if either brake hydraulic
system stops working properly, take your vehicle to
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice immediately.
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3-72 Features and controls
3Anti-lock braking system
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The anti-lock braking system helps prevent the wheels from
locking up when braking. This helps maintain vehicle drivabil-
ity and steering wheel handling.Driving hints
When using the anti-lock brakes (sudden braking), steer-
ing is slightly different from normal driving conditions.
Use the steering wheel carefully.

Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of
you. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the anti-lock
braking system, leave a greater braking distance when:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.

Operation of anti-lock braking system is not restricted sit-
uations where brakes are applied suddenly. This system
may also prevent the wheels from locking when you drive
over manholes, steel roadwork plates, road markings, or
any uneven road surface.

When the anti-lock braking system is in use, you may feel
the brake pedal vibrating and hear a unique sound. It may
also feel as if the pedal resists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the brake pedal down
firmly. Do not pump the brake, which will result in
reduced braking performance.
NOTE
You may feel the operating sound or vibration from under
the body when driving immediately after starting the
engine. This is a normal result the anti-lock braking sys-
tem makes when performing a self-check. It does not indi-
cate a problem.

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 3 mph (5
km/h).
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 4 wheels and tires are the same size and
the same type.
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3-76 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. Please read this section in conjunction with the page on
the anti-lock braking system, traction control function and skid
control function.
Anti-lock braking system → P. 3 - 7 2
Traction control function → P. 3 - 7 7
Skid control function → P. 3 - 7 7
NOTE
An operating sound or vibration may be emitted from
under the body in the following situations. The sound or
vibration is associated with checking the operations of the
ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock from under the
body and the brake pedal if you depress it. These do not
indicate a malfunction.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON.
• 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.
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
responsibillty 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.
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3-90 Features and controls
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a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure tell-
tale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, includ-
ing the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop-
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replac-
ing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
If the warning light illuminates while driving
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1. If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illu-
minates, avoid hard braking, sharp steering maneuvers
and high speeds. You should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible. Adjust
the spare tire at the same time. Refer to “Tires” on page 7-
19.NOTE
When inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, do not
apply excessive force to the valve stem to avoid breakage.

After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always
reinstall the valve cap on the valve stem.
Without the valve cap, dirt or moisture could get into the
valve, resulting in damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensor.

Do not use metal valve caps, which may cause a metal
reaction, resulting in corrosion and damage of the tire
inflation pressure sensors.

Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will
go off after a few minutes of driving.
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Features and controls
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NOTE
The “---” display cannot be reset while the ignition switch
or the operation mode is in ON.

When “---” is displayed, after a certain distance and a cer-
tain period of time, the display is reset and the time until
the next periodic inspection is displayed.

If you accidentally reset the display, consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for assistance.
Changing the function settings
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When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON, the
fuel consumption unit, displayed in the multi-information dis-
play, and the average fuel consumption reset mode can be mod-
ified as desired.Changing the reset mode for average fuel consumption
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You can change the mode condition for the average fuel con-
sumption display to “Auto reset” or “Manual reset”.
1. When you lightly press the multi-information display
switch a few times, the information display switches to
the driving range display.
Refer to “Information display” on page 3-99.
CAUTION
!
The customer is responsible for making sure that
regular inspections and maintenance and periodic
inspections and maintenance are performed.
Inspections and maintenance must be performed to
prevent accidents and malfunctions.
CAUTION
!
The driver should not operate the display while the
vehicle is in motion.
When operating the system, stop the vehicle in a safe
area.
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3-110 Features and controls
3Indicators
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Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
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The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed.NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.Low coolant temperature indicator - green
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This indicator comes on in green while the coolant temperature
is low.NOTE
When the indicator goes out, this should be used as a
rough indication of when the heating starts working.
ECO indicator
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This indicator comes on while fuel-efficient driving is
achieved.
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