Power steering system
The power steering system operates while the engine is run- ning. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering wheel. The power steering system has mechanical steering capability in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for some reason, 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 authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Cruise control
Cruise control is an automatic speed control system. It lets you keep the same driving speed. Cruise control can be used at speeds of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. It is especially use- ful for freeway driving. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
WARNING! ● Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving.
Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an acci- dent.
CAUTION! ● Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the way in
one direction. This can cause damage to the power steering system.
A- Main switch B- Cruise control lever
CAUTION! ● For safety reasons, deactivate cruise control system
using the main switch (A) when you are not using the cruise control system. (Refer to “To deactivate” on page 3-94.)
Features and controls
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NOTE
● Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on uphills or downhills.
● Your speed may drop on a steep uphill. You may have to 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 must use the brake to control your speed. If your speed increases too much, turn off the cruise control. (Refer to “To deactivate” on page 3-94.)
Cruise control indicator
This indicator comes on when cruise control is activated by operation of the cruise control main switch.
● Cruise control is not recommended 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, or slippery, or on a steep downhill.
● For vehicles with manual transaxle, if you shift to “N” (Neutral) in cruise control mode without press- ing the clutch first, the engine will run too fast and might be damaged.
CAUTION!
Features and controls
To activate
1. Momentarily push in the main switch (A) at the end of the cruise control lever.
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” 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” 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.
Features and controls
To increase the set speed
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 you will increase gradually. 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.
Accelerator pedal
Press the accelerator pedal to reach your desired speed. Pull the cruise control lever down for a moment, then release it.
Features and controls
To decrease the set speed
There are 2 ways to reduce the set speed. Cruise control lever
Pull the cruise control lever down and hold it while driving at the set speed, and you will slow down (coast) gradually. When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your cruising speed is now set.
To slow down in small amounts, press the cruise 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 mph (1.6 km/h).
Brake pedal
Press the brake pedal (which disengages the cruise control), then pull the cruise control lever down momentarily to set a new desired cruise speed.
Features and controls
To accelerate for passing
Press the accelerator pedal as you would normally. When you release the pedal, the cruise control will return to your set speed.
To deactivate
The cruise control can be turned off as follows: ● Push the main switch (A) at the end of the lever.
(Main switch OFF) ● Pull the cruise control lever (B) toward you.
The cruise control can be turned off automatically in any of the following ways:
● By slightly tapping the brake pedal or pressing down on it to slow your speed.
● By pressing the clutch pedal down (for vehicles with man- ual transaxle).
● By moving the selector lever to “N” (NEUTRAL) posi- tion (for vehicles with automatic transaxle).
● When your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.
Features and controls
● When your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or less.
● When the active stability control starts operating. Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 3-84.
To resume the set speed
If the speed memory has not been erased, resume the previ- ously set speed by pulling the cruise control lever up while driving at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) 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:
● The ignition key is turned OFF. ● The main switch is turned OFF.
WARNING! ● For vehicles with automatic transaxle, although the
cruise control can be turned off by moving the selec- tor 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 cause a serious accident.
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