Brake Assist System; Anti-Lock Braking System - Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2017 Owner's Manual

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 comes on.
WARNING
 Never turn off the electric motor switch
while driving. Doing so will result in a loss
of power assist for the brakes and steer-
ing, increasing the effort required to steer
and brake the vehicle.
NOTE
 At times, you may hear the brake electric
vacuum pump for the power brakes operat-
ing when the ready indicator illuminates or
the brake pedal is depressed.
This sound is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
Brake pad wear alarm
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 a certified i-MiEV dealer.
WARNING
 Driving with worn brake pads will make it
harder to stop, and can cause an accident.

Brake assist system

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.
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
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 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.
NOTE
 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
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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 depressed suddenly while sta-
tionary. This does not indicate a malfunction
and the brake assist system is operating nor-
mally.

Anti-lock braking system

The anti-lock braking system helps prevent
the wheels from locking up when braking.
This helps you keep control of your vehicle
and its direction.
Features and controls
Brake assist system
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