2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Fluid

7-20 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Brake fluid
N00938700203
To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks
on the reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but
this does not indicate any abnormality.
If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indi-
cates leaks from the brake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.Fluid typeUse the recommended brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or
DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt
and water out.
CAUTION
!
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix
with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage
the seals.
Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage
painted surfaces.
Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of
brake fluid have different additives, and these can
cause a chemical reaction. Do not mix brands of
brake fluid.
Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to keep the brake
fluid from evaporating.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-21
7 Power steering fluid
N00939000261
To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is
always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the
fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary.Fluid type
Battery
N00939100839
The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting
and to keep the vehicle’s electrical system working properly.
Check the battery regularly.
To see the charge of only one cell, check the indicator (A) on
top of the battery. If the indicator is blue when looking from
above, that cell is okay suggesting the battery is okay. This is
not conclusive and if battery performance is suspect, have the
battery and charging system tested by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. If it is white,
that cell is low on charge and the battery may only need charg-
ing.
Lubricant Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-23
7
NOTE
Check each battery terminal for corrosion. You can stop
more corrosion by washing with a solution of baking soda
and water. Grease the posts and clamps after cleaning or
tightening them.

Check to see that the battery is securely installed and can-
not be moved. Also check each terminal for tightness.

If you will not be driving your vehicle for a long period of
time, remove the battery and store it in a place where the
battery fluid will not freeze. The battery only should be
stored with a full charge.

Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the filler port caps
to keep dirt and moisture out.
WA R N I N G
!
Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning, or you could damage the vehicle’s electrical
parts.
Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it
to overheat and be damaged.
Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the
battery because the battery could explode.
Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corrosive
diluted sulfuric acid. If it spills on nearby parts, it
can crack, stain, or discolor them. And if it gets on
your skin or in your eyes, it can cause burns or
blindness. Please observe the following handling
instructions:
• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts or other nearby
parts, wipe it off with a soft cloth or chamois
soaked in a solution of water and neutral detergent
then immediately rinse the affected parts with
plenty of water.
• If electrolyte gets on your hands or clothes, rinse
thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your
eyes, flush them with water immediately and get
immediate medical attention.

Open doors and windows in any closed space where
you may be charging or working with the battery.
Always wear protective clothing and goggles when
working with the battery, or have a skilled automo-
bile technician do it.
If you are quick-charging your battery, first discon-
nect the battery cables.

In order to prevent a short-circuit, be sure to discon-
nect the negative (-) terminal first, and reconnect it
last.
If the electrolyte level is very low, have the battery
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
WA R N I N G
!
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7-62 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Front turn signal lights
N00943400279
1. When replacing the bulb on the front passenger’s side,
remove the bolt (A) holding down the washer fluid reser-
voir spout and move the spout toward the rear of the vehi-
cle.*- Front of the vehicle
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7-86 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Polishing
N00946100046
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
N00946200047
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
N00946300194
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
N00946400052
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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Specifications
9-11
9 Capacity
N01148000918
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel
(approximate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 16.6 gal (63 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2All-wheel drive vehicles 15.8 gal (60 L)
Engine oil
2.4 liter
Oil pan 4.5 qt (4.3 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark (“star-
burst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, and API classification SM
can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
3.0 liter
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering FluidAutomatic transaxle 8.7 qt (8.2 L) Dia queen ATF - J3Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) Dia queen CVTF - J1Transfer oil .52 qt (0.49 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80Differential
Rear axle .53 qt (0.5 L) Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 80
Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2Engine coolant
{Includes .69 qt
(0.65 L) in
reserve tank}
Automatic transaxle 10.0 qt (9.5 L)
Dia Queen Super Long Life Coolant
Premium or equivalent*CVT 7.9 qt (7.5 L)
Washer fluid 4.8 qt (4.5 L) —Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the “Air
conditioning label”
on page 9-2.HFC-134a
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Alphabetical index
1
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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