2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Owners Manual

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Reading lights
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Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press
the lens (A), the light on the side that is pressed illuminates;
when you press the lens (A) again, the light goes out.
Dome light (rear)
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1- (ON)
The dome light illuminates regardless of any door or the tail-
gate being opened or closed.
2- (
)
When any of the doors or the tailgate is opened, the dome
light illuminates; when any of them are closed, the dome
light goes off after approximately 30 seconds. However, the
light goes off immediately if:

The door and the tailgate are closed while the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

The driver’s door is closed while the its lock knob is in
the lock position, after all the other doors are closed.

The door and the tailgate are closed and the power door
lock function is used to lock the doors.
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Cargo room light
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1- (ON)
The cargo room light illuminates regardless of the tailgate
being opened or closed.
2- (
)
When the tailgate is opened, the cargo room light illumi-
nates; when it is closed, it goes out.
3- (OFF)
The cargo room light stays out regardless of the tailgate
being opened or closed.

The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors.

In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
and the tailgate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
When the engine is started using the key while the
doors and tailgate are closed, if you remove the key, the
dome light will illuminate for approximately 30 sec-
onds then go off.

When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors and tailgate are closed, if the ignition switch
is moved to the “LOCK” position, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 30 seconds and then go
off.

When the dome light switch is in the “ON” position,
the light will not go off, even when all the doors and
the tailgate are closed.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Com-
munication System, adjustments can be made using
screen operations. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
3- (OFF)
The dome light stays off regardless of any door or the tail-
gate being opened or closed.
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Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)
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If interior lights are left on with the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position, the lights go off automatically after
approximately 30 minutes.

The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” or “ACC” position, if any door or tailgate is
opened or closed, or if the keyless entry or F.A.S.T.-key
are operated.NOTE
The interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
The time until the lights automatically go off can be
adjusted. 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 details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
Storage spaces
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NOTE
Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spec-
tacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot
sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so
lighters and other flammable items may catch fire
and unopened drink cans (including beer cans) may
rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic
spectacle lenses and other spectacle parts that are
made of plastic.
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving
the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space
could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.
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Glove compartment
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Upper glove compartmentPress the button and lift to open. When closing, press down the
lid.
1- Quarter trim box (if so equipped)
2- Personal compartment
3- Upper glove compartment
4- Luggage floor box (if so equipped)
5- Floor console box
6- Lower glove compartment
WA R N I N G
!
An open glove compartment door can cause a seri-
ous injury or death to the front passenger in an acci-
dent, even if the passenger is wearing his/her seat
belt. Always keep the glove compartment door
closed when driving.
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Lower glove compartmentThe lower glove compartment can be locked and unlocked
using the key.NOTE
In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the glove
compartment can be locked and unlocked with the emer-
gency key.
Refer to “Emergency key” on page 3-34.

When the lights are illuminated with the light switch in
the “ ”, “ ” or “AUTO” position (vehicles with auto-
matic light control), the glove compartment light illumi-
nates.Pen holder
There is a pen holder on the inside of the lower glove compart-
ment.
NOTE
There is a limit to the size of pen that fits. Forcing large
pens into the holder could cause damage.
1- To lock
2- To unlock
3- To open, pull the lever (A)
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Card holder
There is a card holder on the inside of the lower glove compart-
ment.NOTE
Up to 2 cards will fit in the card holder.
Personal compartment
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Pull the lid toward you to open.
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Floor console box
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Type1To open the console box, lift the release lever (A) and raise the
lid.
Type2Upper and lower boxes are located inside the floor console
box.NOTE
The floor console box can also be used as an arm rest.
Refer to the “Arm rest” section on page 2-11.NOTE
The Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA) or the Auxiliary
Video connector (RCA) is located in the floor console box
(if so equipped). For details, refer to “To use the external
audio input function” on page 5-118.

The USB input terminal is located in the floor console box
(if so equipped). For details, refer to “USB input terminal”
on page 3-259.1- Upper box
2- Lower box12
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Upper box
To open the upper box, lift the right release lever (B) and raise
the lid.Lower box
To open the lower box, lift the left release lever (C) and raise
the lid.
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