Mitsubishi Outlander: Power steering system
Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-2013 Owner's Manual / Starting and driving / Power steering system
When the engine is stopped, the power steering system will not function and it will require greater manual effort to operate the steering wheel. Keep this in mind in particular when towing the vehicle. Never turn off the engine while driving.
Periodically check the power steering fluid level.
CAUTION:
● Do not hold the steering wheel in the fully turned position (either left or right), for longer than 10 seconds.
This can cause damage to the power steering system.
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Active stability control (ASC)
The active stability control (ASC) takes overall control of the anti-lock brake
system, traction control function and stability control function to help maintain
the vehicle’s control and tracti
Cruise control
Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that lets you keep the same
driving speed. It can be activated at 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.
CAUTION:
● When you do not wish to drive at a
Reversing sensor system
This system operates when you are backing the vehicle. It uses corner and back
sensors to detect an obstacle and sounds a buzzer to inform you of the approximate
distance to the obstacle.
CAUTION
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Diagnosis S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control)
TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGY
Refer to GROUP 00 − How to Use Troubleshooting/
Inspection Service Points.
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS
Before diagnosis, check that all the following items
are normal.
A normal steering wheel is installed correctly to
the neutral position of steering column shaft
as
How To Diagnose (Electrical)
HOW TO DIAGNOSE
The most important point in troubleshooting is to
determine "Probable Cause". Once the probable
causes are determined, parts to be checked can be
limited to those associated with such probable
causes. The determination of the probable causes
must be based on a theory and be supported
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