Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual page 111

Active stability control (ASC)
CAUTION
 Do not install any aftermarket limited slip
differential (LSD) on your vehicle. The ASC
may stop functioning properly.
NOTE
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 An operating sound or vibration may be
emitted from under the body in the following
situations. The sound or vibration is associ-
ated with checking the operations of the
ASC. At this time, you may feel a shock
from under the body and the brake pedal if
you depress it. These do not indicate a mal-
function.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position or the operation mode is put
in ON.
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after
the engine is turned on.
 When the ASC is activated, you may feel a
vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whin-
ing sound from the engine compartment.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
 When the anti-lock braking system warning
light is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
On slippery surfaces, the traction control
function prevents the drive wheels from spin-
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ning excessive, thus helping the vehicle to
start moving from a stopped condition. It also
provides sufficient driving force and steering
performance as the vehicle turns while press-
ing the acceleration pedal.
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
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.
ASC OFF switch
The ASC is automatically activated when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position
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or the operation mode is put in ON. You can
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
deactivate the system by pressing down the
"ASC OFF" switch for 3 seconds or longer.
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.
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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
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 Using the "ASC OFF" switch turns off both
the stability control function and the traction
control function.
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