Traction control functionTraction control function  - Active stability control (ASC) - Starting and driving - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the drive wheels from excessive spinning, 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 pressing the acceleration pedal.

► When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be sure to install snow tyres Caution

► When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.

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    Engine compartment
    Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and end of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges, crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing road chemicals and other corrosive materia ...

    Starting the engine (diesel-powered vehicles)
    [For vehicles equipped with keyless operation system] For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the keyless operation system, refer to “Keyless operation system: Starting” on pag ...

    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 veh ...