Operation Manual

Brake assist system
Features and controls 5-91
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erly, 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 depress the brake pedal down
further, or harder when slowing down or stop-
ping, or if the brake warning light and the
warning display in the multi-information dis-
play come on.
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The disc brakes have an alarm that makes a
metallic squeal when the brake pads have
worn down enough to need service. If you
hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice.
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The brake assist system is a device assisting
drivers who cannot depress the brake pedal
firmly such as in emergency stop situations
and provides greater braking force.
If the brake pedal is depressed suddenly, the
brakes will be applied with more force than
usual.
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start off
on a steep uphill slope by preventing the
vehicle from moving backwards. It keeps the
braking force for about 2 seconds when you
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
WARNING
 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 Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice immediately.
Brake pad wear alarm
WARNING
 Driving with worn brake pads will make it
harder to stop, and can cause an accident.
Brake assist system
CAUTION
 The brake assist system is not a device
designed to exercise braking force greater
than its capacity. Make sure to always keep a
sufficient distance between vehicles in front
of you without relying too much on the brake
assist system.
NOTE
 Once the brake assist system is operational,
it maintains great braking force even if the
brake pedal is lightly released.
To stop its operation, completely remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
 The brake assist system may become opera-
tional when the brake pedal is fully
depressed even if it has not been depressed
suddenly.
 When the brake assist system is in use while
driving, you may feel as if the depressed
brake pedal is soft, the pedal moves in small
motions in conjunction with the operation
noise, or the vehicle body and the steering
wheel vibrate. This occurs when the brake
assist system is operating normally and does
not indicate faulty operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal.
 You may hear an operation noise when the
brake pedal is suddenly or fully depressed
while stationary. This does not indicate a
malfunction and the brake assist system is
operating normally.
Hill start assist (vehicles
with Twin Clutch SST)
NOTE