Power steering systemPower steering system  - Starting and driving - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

The power steering system operates while the engine is running. 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, we recommend you to have your vehicle inspected.

► Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving. Stopping the engine Caution

► 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 accident.

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Change of display mode (for vehicles with a MITSUBISHI genuine audio system)
Every time the “DISP” button is pressed lightly (less than 2 seconds), the display can be changed. Average fuel consumption Driving range Average speed ...

Steering wheel lock
To lock Press the engine switch to put the operation mode in OFF. Open one of the doors. To unlock The following methods can be used to unlock the steering wheel. • Put the operation mode in AC ...

To reduce the set speed
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