2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER light

7-82 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
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After washing the inside of your vehicle with any cleaner, wipe
it dry in a shady, well ventilated area.NOTE
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth soaked in a 3%
solution of gentle soap and water.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and
wipe off all the soap.
NOTE
Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and protectants contain-
ing silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instrument panels or
other parts, may cause reflections on the windshield and
obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of the electrical
accessories, it may lead to failure of these accessories.Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehicle, maintain the
upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the seats. If
stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with
an appropriate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with
either upholstery cleaner or a 3% solution of gentle soap
in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove
any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grease can be
removed by lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth and
spot remover.NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery,
draw a suitable defuzzing brush over the surface in one
direction.
CAUTION
!
Do not use organic substances (solvents, benzine,
kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic
solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or
cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure
their ingredients do not include the substances men-
tioned above.
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Genuine leather (if so equipped)
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked
in a 5% solution of gentle soap and water.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and
wipe off all the soap.
3. To preserve and protect, use a leather protecting agent on
the genuine leather surface.NOTE
If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it with a dry,
soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.

The genuine leather surface can be damaged if brushed
with a nylon or synthetic fiber brush.

Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gaso-
line, or acid or alkaline solvents can discolor the genuine
leather surface and should not be used.

Genuine leather can mildew if not kept clean. Clean up
any oil stains immediately.

The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is
exposed to the direct sunlight for long hours. When your
vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possi-
ble.

When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in sum-
mer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat may
deteriorate and stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly.
If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive auto-
mobile wax.Foreign material
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, sea water and other foreign matters can damage the
finish on your vehicle.
Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish,
the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible
whenever the finish gets soiled.Wa s h i n g
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from air,
rain, snow, or road surfaces can damage the paint and body of
your vehicle if left on.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
vehicle from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in
the shade and spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
plenty of clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, wash
the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a chamois or soft cloth. After washing the
vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors,
hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
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NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.Waxi n g
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted
surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.
CAUTION
!
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain
effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to
the finish of the paint, because they also remove
paint/clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such
as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehi-
cle surface.

Do not put wax on the areas having black matte
coating because it can cause uneven discoloration,
patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe
the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm
water.
On vehicles with sunroof, be careful not to apply any
wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) when wax-
ing the area around the sunroof opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot main-
tain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
CAUTION
!
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7-86 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Polishing
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If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost their
original luster and color tone, polish the surface lightly with a
fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the
damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving
the polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the
compound from the surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a
beautiful luster.Damaged paint
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be touched
up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for dam-
age to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The paint code
number for your vehicle can be found on the vehicle informa-
tion code plate in the engine compartment.
Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black rough surface of the
bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in
color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft
cloth or chamois.Chrome parts
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash with
water, dry thoroughly, and apply a nonabrasive automotive
wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a com-
mercially available chrome polish.
CAUTION
!
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrub-
ber as these may damage the plastic surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic surface.
Do not let plastic parts get soiled with gasoline, oil,
brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thinner, and
sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte), as such substances
will cause stains, cracks, or discoloration.
If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe them up
with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of
soap and water. Then rinse them immediately with
water.
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A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control (ASC) 3-136
Air bag 2-61
Air cleaner filter 7-14
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Important air conditioning operating tips 5-45
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
Air purifier 5-46
All-wheel drive operation 3-121
Aluminum wheels 7-87
Antenna
Roof antenna 5-134
,5-135
Anti-lock braking system 3-131
Arm rest 2-15
Assist grip 3-285
Audio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger 5-
66
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
Error codes 5-123
,5-125
External audio input function 5-118
Handling of compact discs 5-131
Steering wheel audio remote control switch 5-120
To listen to a disc in the rear-seat display 5-119
Automatic air conditioning 5-25
,5-35
Automatic transaxle 3-92Fluid 7-16
,9-11
Selector lever operation 3-93
Selector lever positions 3-97
Sports mode 3-98
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-70
Ball joint, steering linkage seals, drive shaft boots 7-38
Battery 7-21
Charging system warning light 3-208
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-22
Disconnection and connection 7-22
During cold weather 7-22
Specification 9-10
Bluetooth 2.0 interface 3-234
Bottle holders 3-281
Brake
Fluid 9-11
Brake assist 3-130
Braking
Anti-lock braking system 3-131
Braking 4-6
Hose 7-37
Pad wear alarm 3-128
Parking brake 3-80
Pedal 3-127
Pedal free play 7-33
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Alphabetical index
2Power brakes 3-127
Service brake 3-127
Warning lights 3-206
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-51
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-11
Card holder 3-266
Cargo area cover 3-283
Cargo loads 4-12
Cargo room light
Bulb capacity 7-54
Replacement 7-77
Catalytic converter 7-3
Cautions on the handling of all-wheel drive vehicles 3-125
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-208
Child restraint systems 2-50
Child safety locks for rear door 3-59
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-82
Outside of your vehicle 7-83
Clock 5-136
Coat hook 3-286
Consumer information 8-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 3-102
Fluid 7-18
,9-11Selector lever operation 3-103
Selector lever positions 3-107
Sports mode 3-108
Coolant (engine) 7-12
,9-11
Cruise control 3-140
Cup holder 3-279
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-59
Defogger (rear window) 3-232
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows) 5-14
,5-
23
,5-33
,5-43
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-216
Disc brake pads 7-37
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-54
Replacement 7-76
,7-77
Doors
Lock 3-53
Power door locks 3-57
Drive belt 7-38
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving precaution 4-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
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E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-232
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-42
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-112
Emission-control system maintenance 7-35
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-12
,9-11
Hood 7-4
MIVEC 3-33,3-41
,3-91
Oil and oil filter 7-8,9-11
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-9
Engine coolant temperature display 3-169
Engine hood 7-4
Exhaust system 7-40
F
Floor console box 3-276
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-16
,9-11
Brake fluid 9-11
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-11
Engine coolant 7-12
,9-11
Engine oil 7-8
Power steering fluid 7-21
,9-11
Rear axle oil 7-19Transfer oil 7-18
Washer fluid 7-19
,9-11
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-11
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Indicators 3-206
Replacement 7-65
Switch 3-222
Front seat adjustment 2-5
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-61
Front turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-62
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-36
Fuel selection 1-2
Tank capacity 9-11
Fuses 7-42
Fusible links 7-42
G
General maintenance
Maintenance 7-37
General vehicle data 9-6
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4Genuine parts 1-8
Glove compartment 3-273
H
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-221
Hazard warning lights 3-206
Head restraints 2-26
Headlight leveling switch 3-219
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Dimmer 3-216
Headlight flasher 3-217
Replacement 7-55
,7-57
Switch 3-212
High beam indicator 3-206
High mount stop light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Hill start assist 3-128
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-41
Horn switch 3-233
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-25
,3-86
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-5
Indicators 3-206
Information screen display 3-160
,3-194
Inside rearview mirror 3-82Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation 3-
124
Instrument cluster 3-157
Interior lights 3-268
J
Jack 6-7
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Keyless entry system 3-9
,3-45
Keys 3-2
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-73
Link System 3-233
Loading information 4-8
Lubricants 9-11
Luggage floor box 3-279
Luggage hooks 3-286
M
Malfunction indicator light 3-207
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
MIVEC engine 3-33
,3-41
,3-91
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