When to turn off the ASC while driving?
► Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in normal circumstances. ► When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing the accelerator pedal may not allow the engine speed to increase. In such situations, temporarily turning off the ASC with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to move out your vehicle.
What do you do with the ASC off switch?
In such situations, temporarily turning off the ASC with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to move out your vehicle. ► Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both the stability control function and the traction control function.
What happens when the ASC is not activated?
• When the ASC is activated, you may feel a vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whining sound from the engine compartment. This indicates that the system is operating normally. It does not indicate a malfunction. • When the anti-lock brake system warning lamp is illuminated, the ASC is not active.
What happens when the ASC is turned on in a Mitsubishi?
• When the vehicle is driven for a while after the engine is turned on. • When the ASC is activated, you may feel a vibration in the vehicle body or hear a whining sound from the engine compartment. This indicates that the system is operating normally. It does not indicate a malfunction.
What does ASC off and service required light mean?
First the ABS warning start to blink, so the ASC turn to off and four wheel drive start working on lock position. I took my car for assistance in a Mitsubishi dealer, diagnosis was rear ABS sensor damage need to be replaced.
Why is the ASC warning light on on my Outlander?
The ASC warning it seems is related to ASC issues which has separate control to the ABS it seems. We drove our Outlander for a whole year with the ASC warning light on with no adverse affects whatsoever other than the ASC was not operational of course, and 90% of cars on the road do not have ASC anyway.
What does ASC stand for in a Mitsubishi?
This 2.4 petrol AWD was showing a message that the active stability control (ASC) needed servicing and the anti-lock braking system (ABS) light was on (pic 1). The ASC function is Mitsubishi’s name for conventional traction control.
What causes the VSC light to come on?
It is known for its high safety standards. When the vehicle stability control system is impeded, it causes the VSC light to come on on the dashboard. This warning light, appearing on your vehicle’s dashboard, can be reset by following few simple steps. How to reset the VSC light?