Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2019 Owner's Manual page 182

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Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTION
 When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy
road, be sure to install snow tires and drive
the vehicle at moderate speeds.
Skid control function
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The skid control function is designed to help
the driver maintain control of the vehicle on
slippery roads or during rapid steering
maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine
output and the brake on each wheel.
NOTE
 The skid control function operates at speeds
of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
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Features and controls
ASC OFF switch
The ASC is automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion. You can deactivate the system by press-
ing down the ASC OFF switch for 3 seconds
or longer.
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When the ASC is deactivated, the
tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC,
momentarily press the ASC OFF switch; the
indicator is turned off.
CAUTION
 For safety reasons, the ASC OFF switch
should be operated when your vehicle is
stopped.
 Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in
normal circumstances.
NOTE
 Using the ASC OFF switch turns off both the
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stability control function and the traction
control function.
 When moving out of mud, sand or fresh
snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not
allow the engine speed to increase. In such
situations, temporarily turning off ASC with
the ASC OFF switch will make it easier to
indica-
move out your vehicle.
 If you continue to press the ASC OFF switch
after the ASC is turned off, the "mistaken
operation protection function" will activate
and the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC
OFF indicator
ASC operation display/ASC indicator
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The display/indicator will blink when
the ASC is operating.
ASC OFF indicator
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This indicator will turn on when the
ASC is turned off with the ASC OFF
switch.
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