2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Owners Manual

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Headlight reminder buzzer
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[When using a key to start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the
lights.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or if the ignition switch is moved
to the “LOCK” position while the lights are on, the tone will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
In either case, the lights will turn off automatically and so will
the tone.
Or you can turn the light switch to the “OFF” position to stop
the tone.
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
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To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice
versa, pull the turn signal lever to (1). Switch the headlights to
low beam as a courtesy whenever there are oncoming vehicles,
or when there is traffic moving ahead of you. An illuminated
blue light in the instrument cluster indicates when the head-
lights are on high beam.
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Headlight flasher
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTE

You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the light switch is off.


If you turn the lights off with the head lights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the light switch is
next turned to the “ ” position.
Welcome light (for vehicles with the color multi-
information display)
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This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights
for about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button (A) on the
remote control transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO”
position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic light con-
trol). If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is in the
“AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic
light control), the welcome light function will operate only
when it is dark outside the vehicle.
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NOTE

While the welcome light function is operating, perform
one of the following operations to cancel the function.
 Push the LOCK button (B) on the remote control trans-
mitter.
 Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position.
 Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.


It is possible to modify functions as follows:
 The headlights can be set to come on in the low beam
setting instead of the front side-marker and parking
lights.
 The welcome light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Coming home light (for vehicles with the color
multi-information display)
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This function turns on the headlights in the low beam setting
for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
1. Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the
“OFF” or “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with
the automatic light control).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Also, if
a key was used to start the engine, remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
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4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds. After the headlights go off, the head-
lights can be turned on again in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal lever toward
you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position. To turn on the headlights again after 60
seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position, repeat the process from step 1.NOTE

While the coming home light function is operating, per-
form one of the following operations to cancel the func-
tion.
 Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
 Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position.
 Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.


It is possible to modify functions as follows:
 The time that the headlights remain on can be changed.
 The coming home light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped)
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The direction of the headlight beam (the direction in which the
light shines) alters according to the number of people and the
load in the vehicle. Lower the headlight angle if it is too high
due to the number of people and/or the load in the vehicle so
that the headlights’ glare does not distract the drivers of
approaching vehicles. First set the light switch to the “ ”
position, then turn the headlight leveling switch knob to lower
the beam. The greater the number on the headlight leveling
switch knob, the lower the beam will point.
Set the switch to the appropriate position so that the headlight
beam is level with the road.
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NOTE

Start adjusting when the knob is at the “0” position (when
the beam is at its highest).


Keep the knob in the “0” position except when using the
knob to lower the headlight beam angle.


Always return the knob to the “0” position when the load
is removed and the people have left the vehicle.
Turn signal lever
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the
lever in the “lane change” position (1). It will return to the neu-
tral position when you let go. Use the full position (2) when
making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral posi-
tion when the turn is complete. There may be times when the
lever does not return to the neutral position. This usually hap-
pens when the steering wheel is turned only slightly. You can
easily return the lever by hand.
Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it,
the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument
cluster will flash three times.
WA R N I N G
!

To avoid distraction while driving, always perform
headlight adjustments before vehicle operation.
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NOTE

A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the
front and rear turn signal lights are working properly.
If this light flashes faster than usual, check for a burned
out turn signal light bulb or malfunctioning connection in
the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is
moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the
panel.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.


The turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes can
be deactivated
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For further details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.


You can adjust the time required to operate the lever for
the 3-flash function.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
N00522700190
If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals
will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be used
when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.
If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep work-
ing after the ignition switch is removed.NOTE

If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will
run down. This could make it difficult or impossible to
restart your vehicle.
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3Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam.
Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on
the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument
cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the
“OFF” position.
The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.NOTE

If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog
lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the
headlights are switched back to low beam.


If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi-
tion while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will
automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again
by rotating the combination headlights and dimmer switch
back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direc-
tion of the “ON” position.


Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, other-
wise excessive light glare may temporarily blind oncom-
ing vehicle drivers.
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3 Wiper and washer switch
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Windshield wipersNOTE

To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper
will automatically perform several continuous operations
if the selector lever is put in the “R” position while the
windshield wipers are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 3-232.
Except for vehicle with rain sensorThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the
wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, other-
wise the wiper motor may be damaged.
CAUTION
!

If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer
fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze, which
may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the
defroster before using the washer.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
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