MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2011 3.G Owners Manual

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NOTE
Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both the stability
control function and the traction control function.

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 turning off ASC
with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to move
out your vehicle.

If you continue to press the “ASC OFF” switch after the
ASC is turned off, the “mistaken operation protection
function” will activate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC OFF display
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NOTE
The combination of items shown on the display varies
depending on the vehicle model.
CAUTION
!
For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch should be
operated when your vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in normal
circumstances.
-ASC operation display/ASC indicator
The display/indicator will blink when the ASC is operat-
ing.
-ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
This display/incicator will turn on when the ASC is
turned off with the “ASC OFF” switch.
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NOTE
The display/indicator may turn on when you start the
engine. This means that the battery voltage momentarily
dropped when the engine was started. It does not indicate
a malfunction, provided that the display goes out immedi-
ately.

When a compact spare tire has been put on your vehicle,
the gripping ability of the tire will be lower, making it
more likely that the display/indicator will blink.
ASC warning display
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the following
display/indicator will turn on.
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2NOTE
The combination of items shown on the display varies
depending on the vehicle model.
CAUTION
!
When display/indicator blinks, 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.
If the temperature in the braking system continues
to increase due to continuous brake control on a
slippery road surface, the display/indicator will
blink. To prevent the brake system from overheat-
ing, the brake control of the traction control func-
tion will be temporarily suspended.
The engine control of the traction control function
and normal brake operation will not be affected.
Park your vehicle in a safe place. When the temper-
ature in the braking system has come down, the
display/indicator will be turned off and the traction
control function will start operating again.
-ASC indicator
-ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
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To w i n g
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Cruise control
(if so equipped)
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps
a set speed. It can be activated at speeds from about 25 mph
(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE
Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.

Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill. You may use
the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.

Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You have to use the brake to control your
speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.
CAUTION
!
The system may be malfunctioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the dis-
play/indicator goes out. If they go out, there is no
abnormal condition. If they do not go out or appear
frequently, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle
immediately, but you should have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
!
When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels
or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, do not
place the ignition switch in the “ON” position or do
not put the operation mode in ON. Placing the igni-
tion switch in the “ON” position or putting the oper-
ation mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,
resulting in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method depends on the
transmission type and the vehicle’s drive configura-
tion.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page 6-21.
CAUTION
!
When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn
off the cruise control for safety.
Do not use cruise control when driving conditions
will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill
slope.
On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, do not
move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion while driving at a set speed without depressing
the clutch pedal. The engine will run too fast and
might be damaged.
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Cruise control switches
A- “ON OFF” switch
Used to turn on and off the cruise control.
B- “COAST SET” switch
Used to reduce the set speed and to set the desired speed.
C- “ACC RES” switch
Used to increase the set speed and to return to the original set
speed.
D- “CANCEL” switch
Used to deactivate the set speed driving.NOTE
When operating the cruise control switches, press the
cruise control switches correctly. The set speed driving
may be deactivated automatically if two or more switches
of the cruise control are pressed at the same time.
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To activate
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1. With the ignition switch is in “ON” position or the opera-
tion mode is in ON, press the “ON OFF” switch (A) to
turn on the cruise control. The “CRUISE” indicator light
in the meter cluster will come on.
NOTE
If the cruise control is on when the following operation is
performed, cruise control will be on automatically the
next time you start the engine. The “CRUISE” indicator
light will also be on.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.

If the battery voltage is insufficient, the memory data for
the cruise control may be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indicator light may not come
on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, press the “ON OFF” switch once again to
turn on the cruise control.
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2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired speed, then press
and release the “COAST SET” switch (B) when the
“CRUISE” indicator light is illuminated. The vehicle will
then maintain the desired speed.NOTE
When you release the “COAST SET” switch, the vehicle
speed will be set.
To increase the set speed
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There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.“ACC RES” switchPress and hold the “ACC RES” switch (C) while driving at the
set speed, and your speed will then gradually increase.
When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your
new cruising speed is now set.
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To increase your speed in small amounts, press the “ACC
RES” switch for less than about 1 second and release it.
Each time you press the “ACC RES” switch, your vehicle will
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.Accelerator pedalWhile driving at the set speed, use the accelerator pedal to
reach your desired speed and then press the “COAST SET”
switch (B) and release the switch momentarily to set a new
desired cruising speed.
To decrease the set speed
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There are 2 ways to decrease the set speed.“COAST SET” switchPress and hold the “COAST SET” switch (B) while driving at
the set speed, and your speed will slow down gradually.
When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your
new cruising speed is now set.
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To slow down your speed in small amounts, press the “COAST
SET” switch for less than about 1 second and release it.
Each time you press the “COAST SET” switch, your vehicle
will slow down by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).Brake pedalWhile driving at the set speed, use the brake pedal, which dis-
engages the cruise control, then press the “COAST SET”
switch (B) and release the switch momentarily to set a new
desired cruising speed.
To temporarily increase or decrease the speed
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To temporarily increase the speedDepress the accelerator pedal as you would normally. When
you release the pedal, you will return to your set speed.
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To temporarily decrease the speedDepress the brake pedal to decrease the speed. To return to the
previously set speed, press the “ACC RES” switch (C).
Refer to “To resume the set speed” on page 3-113.
To deactivate
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The set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:

Press the “ON OFF” switch (A). (Cruise control will be
turned off.)

Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).

Depress the brake pedal.
The set speed driving is deactivated automatically in any of the
following ways.

When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle).

When your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or
more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.

When your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.

When the active stability control (ASC) starts operating.
Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 3-102.
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Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as follow:

When the engine speed rises and approaches the tachome-
ter’s red zone (the red-colored part of the tachometer dial).
To resume the set speed
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If the set speed driving is deactivated by the condition
described in “To deactivate” on page 3-112, you can resume
the previously set speed by pressing the “ACC RES” switch
(C) while driving at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
higher.
WA R N I N G
!
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable
transmission (CVT), although the set speed driving
will be deactivated when shifting to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position, never move the selector lever to the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and could cause
a serious accident.
CAUTION
!
When the set speed driving is deactivated automati-
cally in any situation other than those listed above,
there may be a system malfunction.
Press the “ON OFF” switch to turn off the cruise
control and have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
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