2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT battery

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NOTE
Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated in
order to support the liftgate. Please observe the following
in order to prevent damage or faulty operation:
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the liftgate.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.
Inside liftgate release
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The inside liftgate release is designed to provide a way to open
the liftgate if the battery is dead or disconnected.
The liftgate release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the
liftgate.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the liftgate release lever.
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If the answerback function (flashing of the turn signal
lights by locking and unlocking the doors and the liftgate)
is deactivated, the turn signal lights do not flash after the
locking and unlocking operation.
For information on the answerback function, refer to
“Keyless entry system” on pages 3-8 and 3-33, and “To
operate using the F.A.S.T.-key” on page 3-18.

For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
theft-alarm system could be activated in the following sit-
uations.
• Using a car washer.
• Taking the vehicle on a ferry.
• Parking in an automated car park.
• Leaving someone or a pet in the vehicle.
• Leaving a window open.
• Leaving an unstable object such as a stuffed toy or
accessory in the vehicle.
• Suffering a continuous impact or vibration by hail, thun-
der, etc.
According to the situations, deactivate the vehicle inclina-
tion detection function and the interior intrusion detection
function.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system: To deactivate the vehicle
inclination detection function and the interior intrusion
detection function” on page 3-48.

For vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
sensitivity of the interior intrusion detection function can
be adjusted. For further details, please contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any of the following occur while
the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.

One of the doors and the liftgate is opened without using
the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key operation.

The engine hood is opened.
Also, for vehicles equipped with the interior alarm sensor, the
alarm will be activated if any of the following occur.

Attempt an unauthorized moving of the vehicle. (the vehi-
cle inclination detection function)

Detect a motion in the vehicle. (the interior intrusion
detection function)

Disconnect the battery terminal.Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn (the siren for vehicles equipped with the interior
alarm sensor) will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
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NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.

The alarm will resume if unauthorized actions are taken
again, even if the alarm has stopped.

While the alarm is operating, a warning is displayed on
the information screen in the multi-information display.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation to lock or unlock the doors and the liftgate.

Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, by
turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, by putting
the operation mode in ON.To deactivate the vehicle inclination detection function
and the interior intrusion detection function (vehicles
equipped with the interior alarm sensor)The vehicle inclination detection function and the interior
intrusion detection function can be deactivated when parking in
automated car parks or leaving pets in the vehicle.
1. Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key,
remove the key from the ignition switch.
For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, put the oper-
ation mode in OFF.
2. Raise and hold the wiper and washer switch to the
“MIST” position for about 3 seconds. The buzzer will
sound once and the function will be deactivated.
To activate the function again, raise and hold the wiper and
washer switch to the “MIST” position for about 3 seconds.
The buzzer will sound twice and the function will be activated.
Horn or siren sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.Testing the theft-alarm systemUse the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flashes for approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and open the door.
5. Make sure that the horn (the siren for vehicles equipped
with the interior alarm sensor) sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink when a door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the liftgate
by using the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation.
Power window control
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NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in
different directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.

Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Use the window
switches only while the engine is running.1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
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NOTE
Release the switch when the sunshade has reached a com-
pletely open or completely closed position.

If the sunshade does not operate when the sunshade
switch is operated, release the switch and check whether
something is trapped by the sunshade. If nothing is
trapped, have the sunshade checked at an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer.

Operating the sunshade repeatedly with the engine turned
off will run down the battery. Operate the sunshade only
while the engine is running.

Close the sunshade when parking the vehicle for a long
time. Parking in the hot sun with the sunshade open will
make the vehicle inside extremely hot.
The sunshade can be opened and closed with the ignition
switch or the operation mode in ON.
To openPress the switch (1), the sunshade opens.
Press and hold the switch (1), the sunshade automatically
opens. Release the switch once the sunshade starts moving
automatically.
To stop the moving sunshade, press the switch (1), (2) or (3).To closePress the switch (2), the sunshade closes.
Press and hold the switch (2), the sunshade automatically
closes. Release the switch once the sunshade starts moving
automatically.
To stop the moving sunshade, press the switch (1), (2) or (3).Safety mechanismIf a hand or head is trapped in the closing sunshade opening,
the safety mechanism will cause the sunshade to re-open auto-
matically. The opened sunshade will become operational again
after a few seconds.NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the sunshade to be
subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by a
trapped hand or head.
CAUTION
!
Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Personal injury and malfunction of the sunshade
could result.
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To remove the key
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1. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position {contin-
uously variable transmission (CVT)}.
2. Push the key in at the “ACC” position and keep it
depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK” position and
remove it.
CAUTION
!
Do not remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch while driving. The steering wheel will be
locked, causing loss of control.
If the engine is stopped while driving, the brake ser-
vomechanism will cease to function and braking
efficiency will deteriorate. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
Do not leave the key in the “ON” position for a long
time when the engine is not running, doing so will
cause the battery to be discharged.
Do not turn the key to the “START” position when
the engine is running, doing so could damage the
starter motor.
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3 Starting the engine
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[For vehicles equipped with the Free-hand Advanced Secu-
rity Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]
For information on operations for vehicles equipped with the
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key), refer
to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key):
Starting” on page3-14.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)]Tips for starting
Do not operate the starter motor continuously for longer
than 15 seconds as this could run the battery down or
damage the starter motor. If the engine does not start, turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK” position, wait a
few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with
the engine or starter motor still turning will damage the
starter mechanism.

If the engine will not start because the battery is weak or
discharged, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” (on page
6-2) for instructions.

A longer warm up period will only consume extra fuel.
The engine is warmed up enough for driving when the bar
graph of engine coolant temperature display starts to
move. Refer to “Interrupt display screen (When the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position)” on page 3-140.
Starting the engineThis model is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel
injection system. This is a system that automatically controls
fuel injection. There is no need to depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
The starter should not be run for more than 15 seconds at a
time.
To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts
to restart the engine.
1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat
belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key.
WA R N I N G
!
Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up
and cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
!
Do not push-start the vehicle.
Do not run the engine at high rpms or drive at high
speeds until the engine has had a chance to warm
up.
Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine
starts. Otherwise, the starter motor will be dam-
aged.
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P”
(PARK) position
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When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK)
position to another position while the brake pedal is pressed
and held down with the ignition switch or the operation mode
in ON, the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mechanism may
be malfunctioning.
Immediately have your vehicle checked by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
If you need to move the vehicle, shift the selector lever as fol-
lows.
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully applied.
2. Stop the engine if it is running.
3. Insert a screwdriver with a cloth over its tip into the notch
(A) of the cover. Pry gently as shown to remove the cover.4. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position or put the
operation mode in ACC.
6. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lock release hole (B).
Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
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