Traction Control System (Tcl)/Active Stability Control System (Asc) - Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007 Owner's Manual

Starting and driving
Traction control system (TCL)/Active
stability control system (ASC)
The traction control system (TCL)/active stability control sys-
tem (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake system,
traction control system and active stability control system to
help maintain the vehicle's control and traction. Please read
this section in conjunction with the page on the anti-lock brake
system, traction control system and active stability control sys-
tem.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) → P. 4-36
Traction control system (TCL) → P. 4-43
Active stability control system (ASC) → P. 4-43
CAUTION
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● Do not over-rely on the traction control system
(TCL)/active stability control system (ASC). Even
when the traction control system (TCL)/active sta-
bility control system (ASC) is operating, there are
limits to the system and its ability to maintain con-
trol and traction. Reckless driving may lead to acci-
dents. Always drive carefully, taking account of the
road conditions.
● Be sure to use the same specified type and size of
tyre on all 4 wheels. Otherwise, there is a possibility
that the traction control system (TCL)/active stabil-
ity control system (ASC) will not work properly.
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NOTE
● Immediately after the vehicle starts moving after engine
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start up, a whining sound of a motor will be heard from
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the engine compartment. If the brake pedal is depressed at
that moment, a brake pedal pulsating is felt.
This whining sound and pulsation are due to the self-diag-
nosis operation of the traction control system (TCL)/
active stability control system (ASC) and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
● Some vibration will be felt in the vehicle body and a
whining sound of a motor will be heard from the engine
compartment when the traction control system (TCL)/
active stability control system (ASC) functions. This is a
normal result of the traction control system (TCL)/active
stability control system (ASC) operation, and does not
indicate a malfunction.
● The traction control system (TCL)/active stability control
system (ASC) does not operate while the ABS warning
lamp is illuminated.