Operation Manual

Power steering system
5-98 Features and controls
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The power steering system operates while the
engine is running. 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 rea-
son, you will still be able to steer your vehi-
cle, but you will notice it takes much more
effort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi-
cle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
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Type 1
Towing
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. Placing the ignition
switch in the “ON” position 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 configuration.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page 8-14.
Power steering system
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 accident.
Hydraulic power steering sys-
tem (HPS) (if so equipped)
CAUTION
 Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the
way in one direction. This can cause damage
to the power steering system.
Electric power steering system
(EPS) (if so equipped)
NOTE
 During repeated full-lock turning of the
steering wheel (for example, while you are
manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking
space), a protection function may be acti-
vated to prevent overheating of the power
steering system. This function will make the
steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In
this event, limit your turning of the steering
wheel for a while. When the system has
cooled down, the steering effort will return
to normal.
 If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi-
cle is stationary with the headlights on, the
headlights may become dim. This behavior
is not abnormal. The headlights will return to
their original brightness after a short while.
Electronic power steering system
warning display