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Features and controls
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Power steering system
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The power steering system operates while the engine is run-
ning. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering
wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical steering capability
in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for
some reason, you will still be able to steer your vehicle. If the
power assist is lost, you will notice it takes much more effort to
steer and that there is much more “free play” in the steering
wheel. If this happens, take your vehicle to an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Hydraulic power steering system (HPS) (if so
equipped)
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The hydraulic power steering system (HPS) uses a hydraulic
pressure pump to assist the turning of the steering wheel.
Electric power steering system (EPS) (if so
equipped)
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The electric power steering system (EPS) uses an electric
motor to assist the turning of the steering wheel.
N
OTE
● During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel
(for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into
a parking space), a protection function may be activated to
prevent overheating of the power steering system. This
function will make the steering wheel gradually harder to
turn. In this event, limit your turning of the steering wheel
for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steer-
ing action will return to normal.
● If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is station-
ary with the headlights on, the headlights may become
dim. This behaviour is not abnormal. The headlights will
return to their original brightness after a short while.
WARNING
!
● Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving.
Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel
extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
!
● Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the way in
one direction. This can cause damage to the power
steering system.
BK0119300US.book 148 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日 金曜日 午前１０時１３分
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