Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2011 Owner's Manual page 106

NOTE
l
An operation noise may be emitted from the
bonnet room in the following situations. The
sound is associated with checking the opera-
tions of the ASC. At this time, you may feel
a shock from the brake pedal if you depress
it. These do not indicate a malfunction.
• When the electric motor switch is turned
to the "ON" position.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while af-
ter the electric motor is turned on.
l When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the bonnet room.
This indicates that the system is operating nor-
mally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
l When the anti-lock brake system warning
lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function
prevents the drive wheels from spinning excessive-
ly, thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a
stopped condition. It also provides sufficient driv-
ing force and steering performance as the vehicle
turns while pressing the acceleration pedal.
CAUTION
l When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tyres and
drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Stability control function
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The stability control function is designed to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on slip-
pery roads or during rapid steering manoeuvres. It
works by controlling the electric motor unit output
and the brake on each wheel.
NOTE
l
The stability control function operates at
speeds of about 15 km/h (9 mph) or higher.
"ASC OFF" switch
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The ASC is automatically activated when the elec-
tric motor switch is turned to the "ON" position.
You can deactivate the system by pressing down
the "ASC OFF" switch for 3 seconds or longer.
Starting and driving
When the ASC is deactivated, the indication
lamp will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, momen-
tarily press the "ASC OFF" switch; the
tion lamp is turned off.
CAUTION
l
For safety reasons, the "ASC OFF"
switch should be operated when your ve-
hicle is stopped.
l Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving
in normal circumstances.
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