Braking
All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer at regular intervals according to the service booklet.
Brake system
(1) The service brake is divided into two brake circuits so that when one brake
circuit fails, the other is available to stop the vehicle. If this occurs, however,
the brake pedal must be depressed further than usual; stop driving as soon as possible
and have the brake system repaired at the nearest authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
(2) The brake boosting force is lost after the brake pedal is depressed once or
twice while the engine is off. If this occurs, the brake will require greater force
than usual. This is especially important when the vehicle is being towed.
Warning lamp
The brake warning lamp lets you know if your brake system is working properly. Read “Brake warning lamp” on page 4–8 .
When brakes are wet
Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, especially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.
A film of water can form on the brake discs and prevent normal functioning after driving in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
When driving downhill
It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shifting to a lower gear while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Brake pads
(1) With new brake pads, avoid where possible sudden full application of the
brakes for the first 200 km of driving.
(2) The disc brakes are provided with
a warning device which emits a shrieking metallic sound while braking if the brake
pads have reached their limit. If you hear this sound, have the brake pads replaced
by your MITSUBISHI dealer.
CAUTION
(1) Do not leave any objects or place a thick floor mat around the brake
pedal; doing so could prevent the full pedal stroke that would be necessary in an
emergency. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times.
(2) Avoid
driving habits that cause heavy braking and never “ride” the brakes by resting your
foot on the brake pedal while driving. It causes brake overheating and fade.
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