Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Mitsubishi XPANDER HEV 2023 Manual

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert
vehicles approaching from behind during
sudden braking. When the emergency stop
signal system operates, the hazard warning
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
blinks rapidly at the same time.
CAUTION
 If the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning
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or active stability control (ASC) warning is
displayed, the emergency stop signal system
may not operate.
Refer to "ABS warning lamp/display" on
page 6-35.
Refer to "ASC warning lamp/display" on
page 6-39.
NOTE
 [Activating condition for the emergency stop
signal system]
It activates when all of the following condi-
tions are met.
• The vehicle speed is
60 km/h or higher.
• The brake pedal has been depressed, and
the system judges that it was sudden brak-
ing from the vehicle deceleration and the
operating condition of the ABS.
[Deactivating condition for the emergency
stop signal system]
It deactivates when one of the following con-
ditions is met.
6-34 Starting and driving
NOTE
• 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 ABS.
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
Environmental conditions can have an effect
on braking. During sudden braking when
there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the road
surface, a skid may occur. In this situation,
steering control and braking effectiveness is
reduced and the stopping distance is
increased. The vehicle may also go into an
uncontrolled spin.
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps pre-
vent the wheels from locking during braking,
thus maintaining directional stability, ensur-
approximately
ing controllability and providing optimum
braking force.
Operating hints
 Always maintain the same distance from
the vehicle in front of you as you would
for a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with
ABS, your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following cases:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surface
is pitted or has other differences in sur-
face height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor
driving surfaces.
 Operation of ABS is not restricted to situ-
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ations where brakes are applied suddenly.
This system may also operate to prevent
wheel lock when you are driving over
manholes, steel road-work plates, or the
vehicle is driven over steps or level differ-
ences in the road, road markings, or other
surfaces which are difficult for the wheels
to grip.
 When the ABS is activated, you may feel
the brake pedal pulsation and the vibra-
tions of the vehicle body and steering
wheel. You may also hear a characteristic
noise. At this time, you may feel as if the
pedal attempts to resist being depressed.
This is a normal result of the ABS opera-
tion, and does not indicate a problem.