MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2003 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Auto-speed (cruise) control*
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Auto-speed (cruise) control is an auto-
matic speed control system. It lets you keep
the same driving speed; auto-speed con-
trol can be used at 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more. It is especially useful for high way
driving. Auto-speed control does not work
at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
A - Main switch
B - Auto-speed control lever
CAUTION
(1) For safety reasons, the main
switch (A) should be set to the
“OFF”position when you are not
using the auto-speed control
system.
(2) Auto-speed control is not rec-
ommended when driving condi-
tions 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,
or slippery, or on a steep down-
hill.
(3) For vehicles with manual trans-
mission, if you shift to“N”
(NEUTRAL) in auto-speed con-
trol mode without pressing the
clutch first, the engine will run
too fast and might be dam-
aged.NOTE
(1) Auto-speed control may not be able to
keep your speed on uphills or down-
hills.
(2) Your speed may drop on a steep uphill.
You must use the accelerator if you
want to stay at your set speed.
(3) Your speed may increase to more than
the set speed on a steep downhill. You
must use the brake to control your
speed. If your speed increases too
much, turn off the auto-speed control.
(Refer to the section“To deactivate”on
page 5-56.)
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To activate1. Push the main switch (A) at the end of
the auto-speed control lever.
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2. When the main switch (A) is ON, the
“CRUISE”control lamp on the instru-
ment panel will illuminate.
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3. Pull the lever (B) down while driving at
the desired speed.
NOTE
When the ignition switch is switched OFF,
the main switch will also automatically
switch off. If you wish to maintain a con-
stant speed while driving, be sure the main
switch has been switched ON again.
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To increase the set speedThere are 2 ways to increase the set
speed.
Auto-speed control lever
Pull the auto-speed control lever up and
hold it. 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,
pull the auto-speed control lever up for less
than 1 second and release it. Each time
you pull the lever up, your vehicle will go
about 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph) faster.
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Accelerator
Use the accelerator pedal to reach your
desired speed and then pull the auto-speed
control lever down.
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To decrease the set speedThere are two ways to reduce the set
speed.
Auto-speed control lever
Pull the auto-speed control lever down and
hold it while driving at the set speed, and
you will slow down gradually.
When your desired low speed is reached,
release the switch.
To slow down in small amounts, press the
auto-speed control lever down for less than
1 second and release it.
Each time you press the lever down, your
vehicle will slow down by about 1.6 km/h
(1.0 mph).
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Brake pedal
Use the brake pedal and then pull the
auto-speed control lever down.
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To accelerate for passingPress the accelerator pedal as you would
normally. When you release the pedal, you
will return to your set speed.
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To deactivateThe auto-speed control can be deacti-
vated as follows:
(1) Push the main switch (A) at the end of
the lever. (Main switch OFF)
(2) Pull the auto-speed control lever (B)
towards you.
The auto-speed control can be turned off
automatically in any of the following ways.
(3) By slightly tapping the brake pedal or
pressing it to reduce the speed.
(4) By pressing the clutch pedal (for
vehicles with manual transmission).
(5) By moving the selector lever to“N”
(NEUTRAL) (for vehicles with auto-
matic transmission).
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(6) When the MITSUBISHI active stabil-
ity & traction control system (M-ASTC)
starts operating (for vehicles with the
MITSUBISHI active stability & trac-
tion control system).
Refer to the“MITSUBISHI active sta-
bility & traction control system
(M-ASTC)”on page 5-57.
(7) When, on a steep slope etc., the
vehicle speed decreases to a speed
which is 15km/h (9 mph) or more below
the set speed.
(8) When the vehicle speed decreases to
40km/h (25 mph) or less.
WARNING
For vehicles with automatic trans-
mission, although the auto-speed
control can be turned off by mov-
ing the selector lever to the“N”
(NEUTRAL) position, never move the
selector lever to the“N”(NEUTRAL)
position while driving.
You would have no engine braking
and could occur a serious accident.
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To resume the set speedIf the speed memory has not been erased,
resume the previously set speed by pull-
ing the auto-speed control lever up while
driving at a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) or
higher.
Under either of the following conditions,
however, using the switch does not allow
you to resume the previously set speed. In
these situations, repeat the speed setting
procedure:
(1) The ignition switch is turned OFF.
(2) The main switch is turned OFF.
MITSUBISHI active stability &
traction control system
(M-ASTC)*
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The MITSUBISHI active stability & trac-
tion control system (M-ASTC) takes over-
all control of the anti-lock brake system,
active stability control system and active
traction control system to maintain the vehi-
cle’s stability and traction. Please read this
section in conjunction with the page on the
anti-lock brake system, active stability con-
trol system and active traction control sys-
tem.
Anti−lock brake system (ABS)→P. 5−45
Active stability control system→P.5-58
Active traction control system→P.5-60
CAUTION
•Do not over−rely on the M-ASTC.
Ever when the M-ASTC is operat-
ing, there are limits to how far it can
ensure vehicle stability; reckless
driving may lead to accidents.
Always drive carefully, taking
account of the road conditions.
•Be sure to use the same specified
type and size of tyre on all 4
wheels. Otherwise, there is a pos-
sibility that the M-ASTC will not
work properly.
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Driving hintsWhen extricating the vehicle from mud or
fresh snow with the transfer shift lever in
the“2H”,“4H”or“4HLc”position, you may
find that operation of the M-ASTC pre-
vents the engine speed from increasing in
response to depression of the accelera-
tor pedal. If this happens and the vehicle
remains stuck as a result, place the trans-
fer shift lever in the“4LLc”position or turn
the active stability control switch OFF. The
vehicle will then be easier to extricate.Active stability control systemThe active stability control system is
designed to improve the vehicle’s stabil-
ity by restraining its tendency to slip side-
ways (for example, when rounding a curve
in slippery conditions, or when the driver
takes rapid steering action to avoid an
obstacle). It works by controlling the engine
output and the brake on each wheel.
NOTE
When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment. This is only
the sound of the active stability control sys-
tem being checked. It does not indicate a
fault.
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Active stability control switchThe active stability control switch automati-
cally turns ON when the ignition switch is
turned to the“ON”position. You can turn
the active stability control switch OFF when
the vehicle speed is below about 40km/h,
but it is recommended that the active sta-
bility control switch normally be kept ON.
1- ON
2- OFFNOTE
(1) The active stability control system does
not operate when the transfer shift lever
is in the“4LLc”position.
(2) When the active stability control sys-
tem is operating with the transfer shift
lever in the“2H”,“4H”or“4HLc”posi-
tion, moving the shift lever to the“4LLc”
position makes the active stability con-
trol system deactivate automatically.
(3) If the vehicle speed increases to about
120 km/h with the active stability con-
trol switch OFF, the active stability con-
trol system automatically starts
operating. To subsequently stop the
active stability control system, stop the
vehicle and press the (2) side of the
active stability control switch.
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Active stability control system indi-
cation lamp
Active stability control system opera-
tion indication lamp/
Active traction control system opera-
tion indication lampActive stability control system OFF
indication lamp
The active stability control system and
active traction control system share the
same indication lamps.
The indication lamps should illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position and should go off after a few
seconds.
If the indication lamps stay on or do not illu-
minate when the ignition switch is turned to
the“ON”position, please contact your near-
est authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for
inspection.
lamp blinks when the active stability
control system or active traction control sys-
tem is operating.lamp is illuminated when the active sta-
bility control system is turned OFF with the
active stability control switch.CAUTION
(1) When
lamp blinks, the active
stability control system is oper-
ating, which means that the road
is slippery or that your vehicle is
accelerating excessively. If this
happens, lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal and maintain
moderate speed.
(2) If a fault occurs in the device, the
ABS warning lamp or
and
lamp illuminate as warn-
ing. Park your vehicle in a safe
place and stop the engine. Then,
start the engine again and check
whether the ABS warning lamp
orand
lamp go out.
If the ABS warning lamp or
and
lamp remains lit even
after the engine has been
started, have your vehicle
checked at an authorized MIT-
SUBISHI dealer.NOTE
Immediately after reconnection of the bat-
tery cable, the
lamp will blink on and
the active stability control system will stop
operating.
If the vehicle is driven and the
lamp
goes off, the active stability control sys-
tem will again start operating. If the lamp
comes on again or comes on even though
the battery has not been disconnected, an
insufficient battery voltage or other prob-
lems may be the reason. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer.
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Active traction control systemThe active traction control system main-
tains traction on slippery road surfaces by
automatically controlling the engine out-
put and applying the brakes so the driv-
ing wheels are prevented from spinning.
The active traction control system auto-
matically turns ON when the ignition switch
is turned to the“ON”position.
CAUTION
If the temperature in the braking sys-
tem increases excessively due to
continuous brake control on a slip-
pery road surface, a warning buzzer
will sound intermittently to warn the
driver. If driving continues in spite of
the buzzer and the temperature in the
braking system increases further, the
lamp will illuminate, the warn-
ing buzzer will sound continuously
for approximately 3 seconds, and
active traction control system opera-
tion will be suspended to protect the
braking system. (Normal operation of
the vehicle will not be affected.) If the
vehicle is stopped and the
lamp
goes off, the active traction control
system will start operating again.NOTE
(1) When the engine starts, a click is heard
from the engine compartment. This is
only the sound of the active traction
control system being checked. It does
not indicate a fault.
(2) When the active traction control sys-
tem operates, you may feel vibration
and/or hear the active traction control
system’s operating noise, which indi-
cates that the active traction control
system is working normally. They do
not indicate a fault.
(3) The active traction control system does
not operate while the ABS warning
lamp is illuminated.
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Example indication: active traction con-
trol system controlling front−right wheelActive traction control system
operation indication lampThe
lamp (1) should illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the“ON”
position and should go off after a few sec-
onds.
If the indication lamp stays on or does not
illuminate when the ignition switch is turned
to the“ON”position, please contact your
nearest authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for
inspection.
When the active traction control system
operates, the active traction control sys-
tem operation indication lamp (1) flashes
and the indication lamp for the wheel (2)
being subjected to antispin control also
flashes.
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NOTE
In the event of a fault in the active stabil-
ity control system, the
and
lamps
illuminate. As a result, an indication of the
active traction control system operation is
limited to flashing of the indication lamp for
the wheel (2) being subjected to antispin
control.
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CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed with the igni-
tion switch in the“ON”position and
only the front wheels or only the rear
wheels raised off the ground, the
active traction control system may
operate, resulting in an accident.
When towing the vehicle with the
front wheels raised, keep the igni-
tion switch in the“LOCK”or“ACC”
position. When towing the vehicle
with the rear wheels raised, keep the
ignition switch in the“ACC”posi-
tion.
Refer to“Towing”on page 8-17.
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