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Delivering Products Which Help Prevent Traffic Accidents
Basic Approach

Progress in FY2023
Safety Support Car S WideModels[FY2022: 16 vehicle models]Models Certified by the Ministryof Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
as Having Forward Collision
Mitigation Braking[FY2022: 15 vehicle models]Models Certified by the MLIT
as having Pedal Misapplication
Prevention Devices[FY2022: 16 vehicle models]Models adopting the Collision
Safety Technology “RISE”(Excluding Vehicle Models
Provided by OEM)
[FY2022: 12 vehicle models]

18 vehicle models
13 vehicle models
16 vehicle models
13 vehicle models

 The new “TRITON” (launched in February 2024) and“MINICAB EV” (launched in December 2023) are certified as Safety Support Car S Wide models
 The new “TRITON” (launched in February 2024) and“MINICAB EV” (launched in December 2023) employ
RISE collision safety technology.

Management Structure

MITSUBISHI MOTORS is aware of its responsibility

With regard to product development, the product safety

towards traffic safety as an automaker, and wecommittee has established guidelines and a strategy

have identified “Delivering products which help

for safety technology development based on the MIT-prevent traffic accidents” as a key part of our sus-SUBISHI MOTORS’ safety philosophy. The committee also

tainability activities.

formulated an automobile safety philosophy framework

Approximately 1.19 million people were killed inas our approach to safety technology. We are conduct-

traffic accidents worldwide in 2021. Although theing initiatives primarily focused on three points:

annual number dropped by around 5% between 2010

1. T echnology to help prevent traffic accidents

and 2021, many lives are still lost every year.* Reducing the number of traffic accidents and, in turn, traffic accident fatalities is an urgent matter globally. A(active safety)
2. T echnology to mitigate damage from traffic accidents (passive safety)

target was adopted for Target 3.6 of the Sustainable

3. M itigation of dangers, both in hardware and soft-Development Goals (SDGs) at the 74th UN General As-ware, in the situation of daily use (fundamental

sembly held in 2020. This target calls for halving theproduct safety)

number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic

We are also working to enhance the management

accidents between 2021 and 2030.
We have set our safety philosophy towards a car
society with zero traffic accidents. Our work on thisarea is expanding in two aspects: development anddissemination of safety technologies and also educa-

structure by educating R&D personnel, promoting
awareness of the safety philosophy and automobile
safety philosophy framework.
Automobile Safety Philosophy Frameworktion of road traffic safety.

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Development of Safety Technology
By reflecting a variety of safety technologies in ourproducts, MITSUBISHI MOTORS aims to help ourcustomers drive with peace of mind, confidence,and comfort.

Examples of Active Safety Features
Function
Forward Collision Mitigation System

Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication

Lane Departure Warning System andLane Departure Prevention Function
Automatic High Beam

Forward Collision Prediction Warning
Traffic Sign Recognition System
Driver Attention Alert

Active Safety Technology

Scope of Support Cars Expanded

We are working to develop and install various active
safety technologies to help to eliminate traffic accidents preemptively.

Safety support cars are vehicles equipped with ad-MITSUBISHI MOTORS Safety Sensing [MMSS]
Using millimeter-wave radar and cameras, thesetechnologies help to detect the risk of accidents andhelp prevent, avoid or mitigate damage.

Description
Monitors the distance and relative speed of vehicles, pedestrians, and people riding bicycles that are detected ahead. It also monitors pedestrians at night. Whenthe system determines that there is a risk of collision, it alerts the driver withan alarm and information screen display, and activates brake control to assist incollision avoidance or reduce collision damage.
Helps to detect obstacles such as walls when moving forward or backward,and vehicles and pedestrians when moving forward. If the accelerator pedal ispressed too hard due to a misstep or other operational error, the system alerts
the driver with an alarm and information screen display. It also suppresses motor
output and activates brake control to assist in collision avoidance or to mitigate
damage due to collision.
When the vehicle is detected as about to depart from its lane, the system alerts
the driver by causing the steering wheel to vibrate. The system also briefly controls the brakes to help the vehicle return to its lane.
Helps to detect the brightness of the road ahead, oncoming vehicles, and thesurrounding area. By switching between high and low beams, the system enhances visibility in the distance and reduces the chance of forgetting to switch
beams or the need to operate the system manually.
Helps to detect relative distance and relative speed to the vehicle ahead and,
when detected, alerts the driver when it is judged that there is a risk of collision.
Helps to recognize traffic signs showing speed limits and other information anddisplays this information on-screen and on the head-up display.
When the manner in which the steering wheel is operated causes the system todetect that the driver’s attention is faltering, the system sounds an alarm anddisplays a warning message on the information screen, suggesting “Why don’t
you take a break?” This helps prevent accidents caused by driving fatigue.

Note: On-board functions and detection targets vary depending on the vehicle model.
These systems are driver aids only and are not a substitute for safe and careful driving or visual confirmation. Under certain circumstances, these systems may not detect other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects correctly.

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Vehicles are classified into the following categories:“Safety Support Cars” or and “Safety Support Cars S”(Basic, Basic +, and Wide) depending on the featuresin each vehicle. We are expanding our lineup of Safety
Support Car S Wide Models.
Safety Support Car Models (As of April 2024)
Safety Support Car S Wide Models
OUTLANDER PHEV model
ECLIPSE CROSS PHEV model
ECLIPSE CROSS gasoline model
RVR
TRITONDELICA D:5
DELICA D:5 URBAN GEARDELICA D:2
DELICA D:2 CUSTOM
Delica MinieK X EVeK X
eK WAGONeK SPACETOWN BOXMINICAB EV
MINICAB VAN*
MINICAB TRUCK** Some grades are excluded.

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In addition, MITSUBISHI MOTORS’ forward collision
mitigation braking system and pedal misapplication
prevention device have been certified as achieving acertain degree of performance under the Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Advanced Safety Technology Performance Evaluation
Certification System.”
Certified Models (As of April 2024)(Forward Vehicles) Forward Collision Mitigation Braking System(Pedestrians) Forward Collision Mitigation Braking System
OUTLANDER PHEV model
ECLIPSE CROSS PHEV model*1
ECLIPSE CROSS gasoline model*1
DELICA D:5*2
DELICA D:5 URBAN GEAR*2
eK X EVeK X
eK WAGON
eK SPACE
Delica Mini
DELICA D:2
DELICA D:2 CUSTOMMINICAB TRUCK*3*1 For some grades, forward vehicles only
*2 Forward vehicles only
*3 For some grades only

Pedal Misapplication Prevention Device

Body Structures

OUTLANDER PHEV model
ECLIPSE CROSS PHEV model
ECLIPSE CROSS gasoline model
RVR*4
DELICA D:5*4
DELICA D:5 URBAN GEAR*4eK X EVeK X
eK WAGON
eK SPACE
Delica Mini
DELICA D:2
DELICA D:2 CUSTOMTOWN BOXMINICAB VAN*5
MINICAB TRUCK*5

In the event of a collision, it is crucial to have a vehicle*4 Forward only
*5 For some grades only

ventional high-tensile-strength-steel.

body structure that mitigates the impact on passengers and provides adequate space. We have adopted
the Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body,and enhance collision safety performance in all directions: front, rear, and sides.
For example, the “OUTLANDER gasoline model,”which launched in North America in April 2021 and the“OUTLANDER PHEV model,” which also launched inJapan in December 2021, use a front-to-rear straightframe structure that can help to efficiently absorb
collision energy. The vehicle cabin uses hot-stamped
ultra-high-tensile-strength-steel to enhance passenger safety while reducing weight in addition to con-Vehicles which Pedal Misapplication Prevention
Device can be retrofitted
eK WAGON (2013–2019)
eK CUSTOM (2013–2019)
eK SPACE (2014–2020)
eK SPACE CUSTOM (2014–2020)
MIRAGE (2012-2023)
DELICA D:5 (from 2007)

RISE Body used in the “OUTLANDER PHEV model”

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS is also pursuing safety tech-

Third-Party Evaluations of Safety Performance

nology with regard to pedestrians, as well as drivers

Mitsubishi Motors has earned high marks for safety in automobile assessment programs conducted by Japan’sand passengers. For example, we have adopted ener-JNCAP*2 and other public agencies in Japan and overseas.

gy-absorbing structures in the hood, cowl top, windshield wipers and other parts to mitigate injury to

Key Evaluation Results (as of April 2024)*3

pedestrians’ heads. Energy-absorbing structures that

Third-Party Evaluation

help to protect pedestrians’ legs are used in bumper
faces and headlights, and so on.
Models Adopting (As of April 2024)*1
Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE)OUTLANDER PHEV model
ECLIPSE CROSS PHEV model
ECLIPSE CROSS gasoline model
RVRTRITON
DELICA D:5DELICA D:5 URBAN GEAR
Delica MinieK X EVeK X
eK WAGON
eK SPACE
MINICAB EVRatingJapan

JNCAP*25☆

ASEAN

ASEAN NCAP*25☆

Australia

ANCAP*25☆

UnitedStates

NCAP*2
IIHS*4Latin NCAP*2

5☆
TSP+
5☆

Latin
AmericaModel
OUTLANDER PHEV model
ECLIPSE CROSS gasoline modeleK X EVTRITONECLIPSE CROSS gasoline model
OUTLANDER PHEV and gasoline models
TRITON*5ECLIPSE CROSS gasoline model—OUTLANDER PHEV and gasoline models

Number of vehicles withthe highest rating/numberof vehicles evaluated
3/52/3
2/2
1/4
0/6
1/1

*2 New Car Assessment Program*3 Excluding models provided by OEM*4 The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts a comprehensive evaluation of safety performance. TSP+ (Top SafetyPick+) is the highest rating.
*5 Double-cab models are eligible.

*1 Excluding models provided by OEM

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Mitigation of Dangers in Daily Use
On the hardware (physical) side, MITSUBISHI MOTORS
uses flame-retardant materials, employs isolation
structures on high-voltage components and uses
other technologies to enhance safety and security.
On the software side, we use firewalls on vehicle
networks and employ encrypted communications toreduce the risk of cyber threats via electrical equipment mounted in vehicles.

Traffic Safety Education and PromotionWe seek to reduce the number of traffic accidents byconducting traffic safety education and promoting
awareness. In these ways, we are working to raisesafety awareness throughout society. We also aim toreduce the number of traffic accident fatalities andinjuries through collaboration among industry, government, and academia.
See “Social Contribution Activities” on page 92 fordetails of these activities.

Promoting Collaboration among Industry,Government, and Academia in the ASEAN Region
Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum
We participated in presentations and panel discussions on traffic accident data analysis at the Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum, the first meeting of
which was hosted by the Thailand Accident ResearchCenter (TARC) and held in March 2024. This forum
brings together government agencies involved inroad traffic safety in Thailand, such as the Ministryof Transport, the Ministry of Public Health, and thepolice, as well as universities, research institutes, andDissemination of Traffic Safety Information
Automobile Safety Facts Guide Website
We disseminate information on website on the properuse of equipment and other topics that require drivers’ special attention so that drivers will use automobiles more safely.

automakers, to discuss ways to reduce the numberof traffic fatalities. By actively promoting such industry–government–academia collaboration activities,
we contribute to research, analysis, and the formulation of measures to reduce the number of fatalities
and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, including
fatal accidents involving motorcycle riders, which are
uniquely common in the ASEAN region.

Automobile Safety Facts Guide
WEB https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/support/safety/popup/index.html(only in Japanese)

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