Mitsubishi MOTORS Pajero Owner's Manual page 168

Driving hints
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When extricating the vehicle from mud, sand or
fresh snow with the transfer shift lever in the "2H",
"4H", or "4HLc" position, you may find that opera-
tion of the ASTC prevents the engine speed from in-
creasing in response to depression of the accelera-
tor pedal. If this happens and the vehicle remains
stuck as a result, place the transfer shift lever in the
"4LLc" position or turn the Active Stability Con-
trol switch OFF. The vehicle will then be easier to
extricate. (Brake control of the active traction con-
trol function is still working to prevent wheel spins
when ASC OFF switch "OFF" or "4LLc" position
selected.)
NOTE
l If the vehicle speed increases to about
120 km/h (75 mph) with the Active Stability
Control function deactivated, the Active Sta-
bility Control function automatically starts op-
erating. To subsequently stop the Active Sta-
bility Control function, stop the vehicle and
press the ASC OFF switch again.
Active stability control function
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The Active Stability Control function is designed
to help maintain the vehicle's control in slippery
conditions, or during rapid steering manoeuvres. It
works by controlling the engine output and brake
on each wheel.
NOTE
l
The Active Stability Control function does
not operate when the transfer shift lever is in
the "4LLc" position.
When the Active Stability Control function
is operating with the transfer shift lever in
the "2H", "4H" or "4HLc" position, moving
the shift lever to the "4LLc" position makes
the Active Stability Control function deacti-
vate automatically.
l On vehicles with rear differential lock, the Ac-
tive Stability Control function does not oper-
ate when the rear differential lock is activated.
Active stability control function indication lamp
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Active stability control function indica-
tion lamp
Active stability control function OFF in-
dication lamp
The indication lamps should illuminate when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the "ON" position and
should go off after a few seconds.
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Starting and driving
If the indication lamps stay on or do not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" po-
sition, we recommend you to have your vehicle in-
spected.
indication lamp blinks when the Active Stability
Control function is operating.
indication lamp illuminates when the Active Sta-
bility Control function is deactivated by either of
the following operations:
l The ASC OFF switch is pressed to deacti-
vate the system.
l The transfer shift lever is placed in the
"4LLc" position.
CAUTION
l
When indication lamp blinks, the Ac-
tive Stability Control function is operat-
ing, which means that the road is slippery
or that your vehicle's wheels are spinning
excessively. If this happens, drive slower
with less accelerator input.
l If a fault occurs in the device, the ABS
warning lamp or and indication
lamps illuminate as warning. Park your
vehicle in a safe place and stop the en-
gine. Then, start the engine again and
check whether the ABS warning lamp or
and indication lamps go out.
If the ABS warning lamp or and
dication lamps remains lit even after the
engine has been started, we recommend
you to have your vehicle checked.
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