brakes MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2014 3.G Owners Manual

Warning lamps6-38 Instruments and controls
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With the operation mode in ON, a buzzersounds under the following condition:zThe vehicle speed exceeds 8 km/h withthe parking brake applied.
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This lamp is a part of anonboard diagnostic systemwhich monitors the emissions,engine control system.If a problem is detected in one
of these systems, this lamp illuminates orflashes.Although your vehicle will usually be driva-ble and not need towing, we recommend youto have the system checked as soon as possi-ble.This lamp will also illuminate when the oper-ation mode of the power switch is put in ON,and goes off after the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-tem has started. If it does not go off after thePlug-in Hybrid EV System has started, werecommend you to have the vehicle checked.
This data will be erased if a auxiliary batterycable is disconnected which will make a rapiddiagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect a auxil-iary battery cable when the check enginewarning lamp is ON.
CAUTIONzIn the situations listed below, brake perfor-mance may be compromised or the vehiclemay become unstable if brakes are appliedsuddenly; consequen
tly, avoid driving at
high speeds or applyi
ng the brakes suddenly.
Furthermore, immediately the vehicle shouldbe brought to a stop in
a safe location and we
recommend you to have it checked.•The brake warning lamp does not illumi-nate when the parking brake is applied ordoes not turn off when the parking brake isreleased.•The brake warning lamp and the ABSwarning lamp illuminate at the same time.For details, refer to “ABS warning lamp”on page 7-30.•The brake warning lamp remains illumi-nated while driving.
zThe vehicle should be brought to a halt in thefollowing manner when brake performancehas deteriorated.• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.Even if the brake pedal moves down to thevery end of its possible stroke, keep itpressed down hard.
• Should the brakes fail, use regenerativebraking to reduce your speed and carefullypull the parking brake lever.Depress the brake pedal to operate the stoplamp to alert the vehicles behind you.
Check engine warning lamp
CAUTION
CAUTIONzProlonged driving with this lamp on maycause further damage to the emission controlsystem. It could also
affect fuel economy and
drivability.zIf the lamp does not illuminate when theoperation mode is put in ON, we recommendyou to have the system checked.zIf the lamp illuminates while the Plug-inHybrid EV System is
operating, avoid driv-
ing at high speeds and have the systeminspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Poin
t as soon as possible.
NOTE
zThe engine electronic control moduleaccommodating the onboard diagnostic sys-tem has various fault data (especially aboutthe exhaust emission) stored.
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Combination headlamps and dipper switch6-40 Instruments and controls
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When the operation mode of the powerswitch is put in ON, if the brake fluid is low,this warning is displayed.The warning lamp in the instrument clusteralso illuminates.
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If the engine oil pressure drops while thePlug-in Hybrid EV System is operating, the
warning display is displayed on the informa-tion screen in the multi information display.
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CAUTIONzIf a vehicle is driven without releasing theparking brake, the brake will be overheated,resulting in ineffectiv
e braking and possible
brake failure.If this warning is displayed, release the park-ing brake.CAUTIONzIf this warning stays illuminated and doesnot go out while driving, there is a danger ofineffective braking. If this happens, immedi-ately park your vehicle in a safe place andwe recommend you to have it checked.
zIf the brake warning disp
lay is displayed and
the brake warning lamp and the ABS warn-ing lamp are illuminated at the same time,the braking force dist
ribution function will
not operate, so the vehicle may be destabi-lised during sudden braking. Avoid suddenbraking and high-speed driving, stop thevehicle in a safe place, and we recommendyou to have it checked.zThe vehicle should be brought to a halt in thefollowing manner when brake performancehas deteriorated.•Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.Even if the brake pe
dal moves down to the
very end of its possible stroke, keep itpressed down hard.• Should the brakes fail, use regenerativebrake to reduce your speed and carefullypull the parking brake lever.Depress the brake pedal to operate the stoplamp to alert the vehicles behind you.
Oil pressure warning display
CAUTION
CAUTIONzIf the vehicle is driven while the engine oil islow, or the oil level is normal but the warn-ing is displayed, the engine may burn out andbe damaged.zIf the warning is displayed while the Plug-inHybrid EV System is operating, immediatelypark your vehicle in a safe place and checkthe engine oil level.zIf the warning is disp
layed while the engine
oil level is normal, have it inspected.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch Headlamps
NOTE
zDo not leave the lights on for a long timewhile the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is sta-tionary (not operating). A run-down auxil-iary battery could result.
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Economical driving7-2 Starting and driving
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For economical driving, there are some tech-nical requirements that have to be met. Theprerequisite for low fuel consumption is aproperly adjusted engine. In order to achievelonger life of the vehicle and the most eco-nomical operation, we recommend you tohave the vehicle checked at regular intervalsin accordance with the service standards.Fuel economy and generation of exhaust gasand noise are highly influenced by personaldriving habits as well as the particular operat-ing conditions. The following points shouldbe observed in order to minimize wear ofbrakes, tyres and engine as well as to reduceenvironmental pollution.Av o i d d r i v i n g w h e r e t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l i spushed way down, such as for unnecessarilysudden starts, acceleration and deceleration.Smoothly depress the accelerator pedal.Observe the speed limit and keep the speed asconstant as possible while driving.
Parking for a long period with the ready indi-cator illuminated will shorten the cruisingrange.At higher the vehicle speed, more drive bat-tery is consumed. Avoid driving at full speed.Even a slight release of the accelerator pedalwill save a significant amount of drive bat-tery.Check the tyre inflation pressures at regularintervals. Low tyre inflation pressureincreases road resistance and fuel consump-tion. In addition, low tyre pressures adverselyaffect tyre wear and driving stability.Do not drive with unnecessary articles in theluggage compartment. Especially during citydriving where frequent starting and stoppingis necessary, the increased weight of the vehi-cle will greatly affect fuel consumption. Also
avoid driving with unnecessary luggage orcarriers, etc., on the roof; the increased airresistance will increase fuel consumption.To o m u c h c o o l i n g / h e a t i n g c a n a ff e c t t h ecruising range, so maintain an appropriatetemperature to extend the cruising range.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequentcauses of accidents.Yo u r d r i v i n g a b i l i t y c a n b e s e r i o u s l y i m p a i r e deven with blood alcohol levels far below thelegal minimum. If you have been drinking,don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or usepublic transportation. Drinking coffee or tak-ing a cold shower will not make you sober.Similarly, prescription and nonprescriptiondrugs affect your alertness, perception andreaction time. Consult with your doctor orpharmacist before driving while under theinfluence of any of these medications.
Economical driving Starting and acceleration
Idling Speed Ty re i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e Cargo loads
Air conditioning Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
Starting and driving 7-21
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Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y n o t p r o v i d e s u f f i c i e n t h i l lclimbing ability and regenerative brake onsteep slope. Avoid driving on steep slopeseven though the vehicle is an 4-wheel drivevehicle.
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After operating the vehicle in rough road con-ditions, be sure to perform the followinginspection and maintenance procedures:zCheck that the vehicle has not been dam-aged by rocks, gravel, etc.zCarefully wash the vehicle with water.Drive the vehicle slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal in order to dryout the brakes. If the brakes still do notfunction properly, we recommend you tohave the brakes checked as soon as possi-ble.zRemove the insects, dried grass, etc. clog-ging the radiator core.zCheck the inside of the vehicle. If waterentry is found, dry the carpet etc.zInspect the headlamps, If the headlampbulb is flooded with water, we recom-mend you to have it drained.
WA R N I N GzDo not over-rely on the 4-wheel drive vehi-cles. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles have lim-its to the system and ability to maintaincontrol and traction.
Reckless driving may
lead to accidents. Always drive carefully,taking account of the road conditions.zImproperly operating this vehicle on oroff-pavement can cause an accident orrollover in which you and your passengerscould be seriously injured or killed.•Follow all instructions and guidelines inthe owner’s manual.•Keep your speed low and do not drivefaster than conditions.NOTE
zDriving on rough roads can be hard on avehicle. Before you leave the pavement, besure all scheduled maintenance and servicehas been done, and that
you have inspected
your vehicle. Pay special attention to thecondition of the tyres, and check the tyrepressures.zMITSUBISHI MOTORS
is not responsible
to the operator for any damage or injurycaused or liability incurred by improper andnegligent operation of a vehicle. All tech-niques of vehicle operation depend on theskill and experience of the operator and otherparticipating parties.
Any deviation from the
recommended operating instructions aboveis at their own risk.
zNote that the stopping
distance required of
the 4-wheel drive vehicle differs very littlefrom that of the 2-wheel
drive vehicle. When
driving on a snow-covered
road or a slippery,
muddy surface, make sure that you keep asufficient distance between your vehicle andthe one ahead of you.zThe driving posture s
hould be more upright;
adjust the seat to a good position for easysteering and pedal operati
on. Be sure to wear
the seat belt.zAfter driving on rough roads, check eachpart of the vehicle and wash it thoroughlywith water. Refer to the “Inspection andmaintenance following rough road opera-tion” section and “Maintenance” sections.
Climbing/descending sharp grades
NOTE
Inspection and maintenance following rough road opera-tion
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Braking7-26 Starting and driving
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. We recommend you to have thevehicle checked at regular intervals accordingto the service booklet.The service brake is divided into two brakecircuits. And your vehicle is equipped withpower brakes. If one brake circuit fails, theother is available to stop the vehicle. If yourvehicle should lose the power assist for somereason, the brakes will still work. In these sit-uations, even if the brake pedal moves downto the very end of its possible stroke or resists
being depressed, keep depressing the brakepedal down harder and further than usual;stop driving as soon as possible and have thebrake system repaired.The brake warning lamp illuminates to indi-cate a fault in the braking system. A warningis also displayed on the multi information dis-play. Refer to “Brake warning lamp” and“Brake warning display” on page 6-37, 6-39.Check the brake system while driving at alow speed immediately after starting, espe-cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, orafter the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, drythe brakes out by driving slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal.
zIf the AVAS OFF switch is continuouslypressed after the AVAS is turned off, theincorrect operation prevention functionworks and then the system returns to turningon.
Braking
CAUTIONzAv o i d d r i v i n g h a b i t s t h a t c a u s e h e a v y b r a k -ing and never “ride” the brakes by restingyour foot on the brake pedal while driving.It causes brake overheating and fade.
Brake system
NOTE
WA R N I N GzDo not turn off the Plug-in Hybrid EVSystem while your vehicle is in motion. Ifyou turn off the Plug-in Hybrid EV Sys-tem while driving, the power assistancefor the braking system will stop workingand your brakes will not work effectively.zIf the power assist is lost or if either brakehydraulic system stops working properly,have your vehicle checked immediately.
Warn i ng d is p l a y When brakes are wet
When driving downhill
WA R N I N GzDo not leave any obje
cts near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;doing so could prevent the full pedalstroke that would be necessary in anemergency. Make sure that the pedal canbe operated freely at all times. Make surethe floor mat is securely held in place.CAUTIONzPut the selector lever to “B” position accord-ing to the grade of a slope or the speed in along downward slope, and use the regenera-tive brake together. If you depress the brake pedal and slowingdown is repeated frequently, the foot brakemay be overheated and effectiveness mayworsen.
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Hill start assist
Starting and driving 7-27
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zAv o i d h a r d b r a k i n g s i t u a t i o n s .New brakes need to be broken-in by mod-erate use for the first 200 km.
zThe disc brakes are provided with a warn-ing device which emits a shrieking metal-lic sound while braking if the brake padshave reached their limit. If you hear thissound, have the brake pads replacedimmediately.
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start offon a steep uphill slope by preventing thevehicle from moving backwards. It keeps thebraking force for about 2 seconds when youmove your foot from the brake pedal to theaccelerator pedal.
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using thebrake pedal.2. Move the selector lever to the “D” posi-tion.3. Release the brake pedal and the hill startassist will maintain the braking forceapplied while stopping for approximately2 seconds.4. Depress the accelerator pedal and the hillstart assist gradually will decrease thebraking force as the vehicle starts moving.
zEffectiveness of the
regenerative brake
becomes weak with close to full charge ofthe drive battery and loses its effect at thefull charge.In this case, since the
foot brake is effective,
use the foot brake and slow down your vehi-cle speed beforehand.The energy usage indicator stops swaying inthe charge zone closer to full charge.Refer to “Energy usag
e indicator” on page
6-2.In such case, drive at low speed in advance.And if needed use th
e foot brake to slow
down vehicle speed before the vehicle speedincreases.The regenerative brake comes to be effectiveif the drive battery re
maining power is con-
sumed.
Brake pad
CAUTION
WA R N I N GzDriving with worn brake pads will make itharder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Hill start assist
CAUTIONzDo not overly rely on the hill start assist toprevent backwards movement of the vehicle.Under certain circumstances, even when hillstart assist is activated, the vehicle maymove backwards if the brake pedal is not suf-ficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heavilyloaded, or if the road is very steep or slip-pery.
zThe hill start assist is not designed to keepthe vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopesfor more than 2 seconds.zWhen facing uphill, do not rely on using thehill start assist to maintain a stopped positionas an alternative to depressing the brakepedal.Doing so could cause an accident.zDo not turn the operation mode in ACC orOFF while the hill start assist is operating.The hill start assist could stop operating,which could result in an accident.
To o p e r a t e
NOTE
zWhen reversing on an uphill slope, move theselector lever to the “R” position.CAUTION
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Brake assist system7-28 Starting and driving
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-tem, the following Warning lamp/Warningdisplay will turn on.Wa r n i n g l a m p
Warning display
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The brake assist system
is a device assisting
drivers who cannot depress the brake pedalfirmly such as in emergency stop situationsand provides greater braking force.If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, thebrakes will be applied with more force thanusual.
NOTE
zThe hill start assist is activated when all ofthe following conditions are met.•The Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operat-ing.(The hill start assist will not be activatedwhile the Plug-in Hybrid EV System isstarting or immediately after the Plug-inHybrid EV System is started.)• The select position is in any position otherthan “P” or “N”.•The vehicle is completely stationary, withthe brake pedal depressed.• The parking brake is released.zThe hill start assist will not operate if theaccelerator pedal is depressed before thebrake pedal is released.zThe hill start assist also operates whenreversing on an uphill slope.
Warn in g di s p lay
CAUTIONzIf the warning is displayed, the hill startassist will not operate. Start off carefully.zPark your vehicle in a safe place and stop thePlug-in Hybrid EV System.Restart the Plug-in Hybrid EV System andcheck whether the disp
lay/indicator goes out,
in which case the hill start assist is againworking normally.If they remain displayed or reappear fre-quently, it is not necessa
ry to stop the vehicle
immediately, but the vehicle should beinspected by a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Poin
t as soon as possible.
Brake assist system
CAUTIONzThe brake assist system is not a devicedesigned to exercise braking force greaterthan its capacity. Make sure to always keep asufficient distance be
tween vehicles in front
of you without relying too much on the brakeassist system.NOTE
zOnce the brake assist system is operational,it maintains great braking force even if thebrake pedal is lightly released.To s t o p i t s o p e r a t i o n , c o m p l e t e l y r e m o v eyour foot from the brake pedal.zWhen the brake assist system is in use whiledriving, you may feel as if the depressedbrake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in smallmotions in conjunction
with the operation
noise, or the vehicle body and the steeringwheel vibrate. This occurs when the brakeassist system is ope
rating normally and does
not indicate faulty operation. Continue todepress the brake pedal.zYo u m a y h e a r a n o p e r a t i o n n o i s e w h e n t h ebrake pedal is depressed suddenly while sta-tionary. This does not indicate a malfunctionand the brake assist system is operating nor-mally.zWhen the anti-lock brake system warninglamp or only active stability control warninglamp illuminate, the brake assist system innot functioning.
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Emergency stop signal system*
Starting and driving 7-29
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This is a device that reduces the possibility ofrear end collisions by the rapid and automaticblinking of the hazard warning lamps to alertvehicles approaching from behind duringsudden braking. When the emergency stopsignal system operates, the hazard warningindicator lamp in the instrument clusterblinks rapidly at the same time.
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Environmental conditions can have an effecton braking. During sudden braking whenthere is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the roadsurface, a skid may occur. In this situation,steering control and braking effectiveness isreduced and the stopping distance isincreased. The vehicle may also go into anuncontrolled spin.The ABS helps prevent the wheels from lock-ing during braking, thus maintaining direc-
tional stability, ensuring controllability andproviding optimum braking force.zAlways maintain the same distance fromthe vehicle in front of you as you wouldfor a vehicle not equipped with ABS.Compared with vehicles not fitted withABS, your vehicle may require a longerstopping distance in the following cases:•Driving on gravel or snow-coveredroads.• Driving with snow traction device (tyrechains) installed.•Driving on roads where the road surfaceis pitted or has other differences in sur-face height.• Driving on bumpy roads or other poordriving surfaces.
zOperation of ABS is not restricted to situ-ations where brakes are applied suddenly.This system may also operate to preventwheel lock when you are driving overmanholes, steel road-work plates, or thevehicle is driven over steps or level differ-ences in the road, road markings, or othersurfaces which are difficult for the wheelsto grip.
Emergency stop signal sys-tem
*CAUTIONzIf the ABS warning or ASC warning is dis-played, the emergency stop signal systemmay not operate. Refer to “ABS warninglamp/display” on page 7-30.Refer to “ASC warn
ing display” on page
7-34.NOTE
z[Activating condition for the emergency stopsignal system]It activates when all
of the following condi-
tions are met.•The vehicle speed is approximately 55km/h or higher.
•The brake pedal has been depressed, andthe system judges that it was sudden brak-ing from the vehicle deceleration and theoperating condition of the anti-lock brakesystem (ABS).[Deactivating condition for the emergencystop signal system]It deactivates when one of the following con-ditions is met.•The brake pedal is released.• The hazard warning flasher switch ispressed.•The system judges that it was not suddenbraking from the vehicle deceleration andthe operating condition of the anti-lockbrake system (ABS).
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
NOTE
Operating hints
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Electric power steering system (EPS)7-32 Starting and driving
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The power steering system operates while thePlug-in Hybrid EV System is operating.It helps reduce the effort needed to turn thesteering wheel.The power steering system has mechanicalsteering capability in case the power assist islost. If the power assist
is lost for some rea-
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-cle, but you will notice it takes much moreeffort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi-cle inspected at a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorised Service Point.
If there is a malfunction in the system, thewarning display will appear on the informa-tion screen in the multi information display.
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The active stability control (ASC) takes over-all control of the anti-lock brake system, trac-tion control function and stability controlfunction to help maintain the vehicle’s controland traction. Please read this section in con-junction with the page on the anti-lock brakesystem, traction control function and stabilitycontrol function.Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Traction control function
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Stability control function
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Electric power steering sys-tem (EPS)
WA R N I N GzDo not stop the Plug-in Hybrid EV Systemwhile the vehicle is moving. Stopping thePlug-in Hybrid EV System would makethe steering wheel extremely hard to turn,possibly resulting in an accident.
NOTE
zDuring repeated full-lock turning of thesteering wheel (for example, while you aremanoeuvring the vehicle into a parkingspace), a protection function may be acti-vated to prevent overheating of the powersteering system. This function will make thesteering wheel gradually harder to turn. Inthis event, limit your turning of the steeringwheel for a while. When the system hascooled down, the steering effort will returnto normal.zIf you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-cle is stationary with the headlamps on, theheadlamps may become dim. This behaviouris not abnormal. The headlamps will returnto their original brightness after a shortwhile.
Electric power steering system warning display
CAUTIONzIf the warning display appears while thePlug-in Hybrid EV System is operating, havethe vehicle inspected by a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorised Service Point as soonas possible.It may become harder to turn the steeringwheel.
Active stability control (ASC)
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Active stability control (ASC)7-34 Starting and driving
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the sys-tem, the following warning lamp/warningdisplay will turn on.Wa r n i n g l a m pWa r n i n g d i s p l a y
CAUTIONzFor safety reasons, th
e “ASC OFF” switch
should be operated when your vehicle isstopped.zBe sure to keep the ASC on while driving innormal circumstances.NOTE
zWhen moving out of mud, sand or freshsnow, pressing the accelerator pedal may notallow the Plug-in Hybrid EV System outputto increase. In such situations, temporarilyturning off the ASC with the “ASC OFF”switch.Refer to “If your vehicle becomes stuck insand, mud or snow” page 9-22.zUsing the “ASC OFF” switch turns off boththe stability control function and the tractioncontrol function.zIf you continue to press the “ASC OFF”switch after the ASC is turned off, the “mis-taken operation protec
tion function” will
activate and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation indicator or ASC OFF indicator
-ASC operation indicatorThe indicator will blink when theASC is operating.
-ASC OFF indicatorThis indicator will turn on when theASC is turned off with the “ASCOFF” switch.CAUTIONzWhen indicator bli
nks, ASC is operating,
which means that the road is slippery or thatyour vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip.If this happens, drive slower with less accel-erator input.zIf the temperature in the braking system con-tinues to increase due
to continuous brake
control on a slippery road surface, the indicator will blink. To prevent the brakesystem from overheating, the brake controlof the traction control function will be tem-porarily suspended.The Plug-in Hybrid EV
System control of
the traction control function and normalbrake operation will not be affected. Parkyour vehicle in a safe place. When the tem-perature in the braking system has comedown, the indicator w
ill be turned off and
the traction control function will start operat-ing again.
NOTE
zThe indicator may turn on when you startthe Plug-in Hybrid EV System. This meansthat the battery voltage momentarily droppedwhen the Plug-in Hybrid EV System wasstarted. It does not indicate a malfunction,provided that the indicator goes out immedi-ately.
ASC warning lamp/display
-ASC operation indicator-ASC OFF indicator
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