Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs); Driving Hints - Mitsubishi ASX 2019 Owner's Manual

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

NOTE
l [Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system]
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met.
The vehicle speed is approximately
•
55 km/h (34 mph) or higher.
• The brake pedal has been depressed, and
the system judges that it was sudden brak-
6 ing from the vehicle deceleration and the
operating condition of the anti-lock brake
system (ABS).
[Deactivating condition for the emergency
stop signal system]
It deactivates when one of the following
conditions is met.
• The brake pedal is released.
• The hazard warning flasher switch is
pressed.
• The system judges that it was not sudden
braking from the vehicle deceleration and
the operating condition of the anti-lock
brake system (ABS).
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps pre-
vent the wheels from locking up when brak-
ing. This helps maintain vehicle drivability
and steering wheel handling.
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Driving hints

l Always keep a safe distance from the ve-
hicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-
cle is equipped with ABS, leave a great-
er braking distance when:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on uneven road surfaces.
l Operation of ABS is not restricted to sit-
uations where brakes are applied sud-
denly. This system may also prevent the
wheels from locking when you drive
over manholes, steel roadwork plates,
road markings, or any uneven road sur-
face.
l
When the ABS is activated, you may
feel the brake pedal pulsation and the vi-
brations of the vehicle body and steering
wheel. It may also feel as if the pedal re-
sists being pressed.
In this situation, simply hold the
brake pedal down firmly. Do not
pump the brake, which will result in
reduced braking performance.
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An operation noise is emitted from the
engine compartment or you can feel a
shock from the brake pedal when start
driving immediately after starting the en-
gine. These are normal sounds or opera-
tions that the ABS makes when perform-
ing a self-check. It does not indicate a
malfunction.
l The ABS can be used after the vehicle
has reached a speed over approximately
10 km/h (6 mph). It stops working when
the vehicle slows below approximately
5 km/h (3 mph).
CAUTION
l The ABS cannot prevent accidents. It is your
responsibility to take safety precautions and
to drive carefully.
l To prevent failure of the ABS, be sure all 4
wheels and tyres are the same size and the
same type.
l Do not install any aftermarket limited-slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ABS
may stop functioning properly.