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Service brake
NOTE
If the indicator light blinks, the operation
mode of the power switch is put in OFF, and
the operation mode is put in ON once again.
It is not a malfunction if the indicator light
goes off. If the indicator light blinks again,
however, have the vehicle inspected at a cer-
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tified Mitsubishi EV dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Service brake
Brake pedal
Overuse of the brake can cause weakening,
resulting in poor brake response and prema-
ture wear of the brake pads.
When driving down a long or steep hill, use
regenerative braking.
WARNING
Do not leave any objects near the brake
pedal or let a floor mat slide under it;
doing so could prevent the full pedal
stroke that would be necessary in an
emergency. Make sure that the pedal can
be operated freely at all times. Make sure
the floor mat is securely held in place.
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Features and controls
CAUTION
It is important not to drive the vehicle with
your foot resting on the brake pedal when
braking is not required. This practice can
result in very high brake temperatures, pre-
mature lining wear, and possible damage to
the brakes.
Power brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes
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for more braking force with less brake pedal
effort.
Your brakes are designed to operate at full
capacity, even if the power assist is not being
used.
If the power assist is not being used, the effort
needed to press the brake pedal is greater.
If you should lose the power assist for some
reason, the brakes will still work.
If the power brake unit or either of the two
brake hydraulic systems stops working prop-
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 press the brake down farther, or
harder when slowing down or stopping, or if
the brake warning light and the warning dis-
play in the multi-information display come
on.
WARNING
Never coast downhill with the operation
mode of the power switch in OFF. Make
sure that the ready indicator is illumi-
nated whenever your vehicle is in motion.
If you put the operation mode in OFF
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,
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take your vehicle to a certified Mitsubishi
EV dealer immediately.
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 Mitsubishi EV dealer.
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