2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER brake light

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NOTE

An operation noise may be emitted from the engine com-
partment in the following situations. The sound is associ-
ated with checking the operations of the ASC. At this
time, you may feel a shock from the brake pedal if you
depress it. These do not indicate a malfunction.
 When the ignition switch is set to the “ON” position.
 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.


When the anti-lock braking system warning light is illu-
minated, the ASC is not active.
Traction control function
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On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the
drive wheels from spinning excessive, thus helping the vehicle
to start moving from a stopped condition. It also provides suffi-
cient driving force and steering performance as the vehicle
turns while pressing the acceleration pedal.Skid control function
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The skid control function is designed to help the driver main-
tain control of the vehicle on slippery roads or during rapid
steering maneuvers. It works by controlling the engine output
and the brake on each wheel.NOTE

The skid control function operates at speeds of about 9
mph (15 km/h) or higher.
CAUTION
!

When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be
sure to install snow tires and drive the vehicle at
moderate speeds.
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Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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If any of the doors or the tailgate is not completely closed, this
displays the open door or tailgate.
If the speed increases to about 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher with a
door ajar, a tone will sound 4 times to inform you that a door is
ajar.
Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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1. Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Fully apply the parking brake and move the selector lever
into the “P” (PARK) position.
2. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen switches to the function
setting screen.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-170.
CAUTION
!

Always make sure that the warning display goes out
before beginning to drive.
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3 Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
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Indicator and warning light list
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Type A Type B1- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning light → P.3-208
2- High beam indicator → P.3-208
3- Position indicator → P.3-208
4- Front fog light indicator (If so equipped) → P.3-208
5- Seat belt reminder/warning light → P.2-42
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-132
7- Charging system warning light → P.3-2108- Brake warning light → P.3-208
9- Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-142
10- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P. 2 - 6 9
11- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-209
12- Information screen display list → P.3-197
13- Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning light → P.3-150
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Ty p e 2
Type A Type B1- Position indicator → P.3-208
2- High beam indicator → P.3-208
3- Charging system warning light → P.3-210
4- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning light → P.3-208
5- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-208
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-132
7- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-150
8- Brake warning light → P. 3 - 2 0 8
9- Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-14210- Seat belt reminder/warning light → P. 2 - 4 2
11- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P.2-69
12- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-209
13- Active Stability Control (ASC) indicator → P.3-138, 3-139
14- Information screen display list → P. 3 - 1 9 7
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There is a fault in the fuel system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.

The vehicle is being driven with the
parking brake still applied.
Release the parking brake. Refer to
“Brake warning display” on page 3-
211.

There is a fault in the engine oil circu-
lation system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice to have
the system checked.
Refer to “Oil pressure warning” on
page 3-213.

There is a fault in the charging system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.
Refer to “Charging system warning
light” on page 3-210.

There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the
pre-tensioner system.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice to have the system
checked.
Refer to “SRS airbag/Pre-tensioner
system warning” on page 2-69.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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3Indicators
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Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
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The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed.NOTE

If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.
High beam indicator
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.Position indicator
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This indicator light illuminates while the position lights are on.
Warning lights
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Brake warning light
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This light comes on when the key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion (engine off).
When the engine is started, the light should go off a few sec-
onds later. A warning is also displayed in the multi-information
display.
The warning light also illuminates after starting the engine
under the following conditions.

When the parking brake is still applied.


When the brake fluid level is low.


When the brake system circuit is not working properly.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released
and brake warning light is off.
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Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine control system or
automatic transaxle control system/continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT) control system. If a problem is detected in one
of these systems, this indicator comes on. When the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally
comes on and goes off a few seconds later.
This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not
properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after
refueling, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly
tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds.)
If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights
up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
CAUTION
!

If the brake warning light and the Anti-lock braking
system warning light are illuminated at the same
time, the braking force distribution function will not
operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during
sudden braking under the following conditions. When the brake warning light does not go out even
when the parking brake is released.
 When the brake warning light stays on while driv-
ing.
 If the above occurs, avoid sudden braking and
high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe
place, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.


The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the follow-
ing manner when brake performance is deterio-
rated. Confirm that the vehicle slows down when you
press down on the brake pedal harder than usual.
In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way
to the floor.
 Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to
reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking
brake.
Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop
lights to alert the vehicles behind you.
CAUTION
!

Driving for a long time with the engine malfunction
indicator on may cause more damage to the emission
control system. This could also affect fuel economy
and drivability.


If this indicator does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, have the sys-
tem checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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NOTE

Do not disconnect the battery cable when the engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is on.
The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD
information (especially exhaust emission data), which
may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the
engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi-
cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.
Charging system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg-
ing system or when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position (engine off). A warning is also displayed in the multi-
information display. When the engine is started, the light
should go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out
before driving.


If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while
the engine is running, avoid driving at high speeds.
During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the
vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on,
you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is higher than
usual and a vehicle with an automatic transaxle or
CVT has a stronger tendency to creep forward.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!

If the warning light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
have the system checked.
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