2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT service indicator

Quick index
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
For information regarding warning displays in the multi-information display, refer to “Multi-information display” on page 3-
126.

These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to “ON” or the
operation mode is put in ON.
Warning lights
Do this
Ref. Page
Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.P. 3-178
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and
check the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P. 3-176
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con-
tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.P. 3-177
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General information
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Reformulated gasolineMany areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or the durability
of engine and fuel system.MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tri-
carbonyl)MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect per-
formance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instru-
ment panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.Sulfur in gasolineYour vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than Cali-
fornia is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle’s catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) to come on. Illumi-
nation of this indicator while you are using high-sulfur gaso-
line does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-controlsystem is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer may suggest you try using a different, lower-sulfur
brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem
is fuel-related.
NOTE
Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as poor
starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and
poor acceleration. If you experience any of these prob-
lems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine
malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent addi-
tive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The addi-
tive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a genuine Mitsubishi
cleaning additive. Using an unsuitable additive could
make the engine malfunction. For details, please contact
the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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5. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct han-
dling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert
the nozzle in the fuel tank filler port as far as it goes.
6. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not try to add
more fuel.
7. To close, turn the fuel tank filler pipe cap slowly clock-
wise until you hear clicking sounds, then gently push the
fuel tank filler door closed.
NOTE
If the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the
engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear at
least 3 clicks.
The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the
indicator does not go off, contact your authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded
gasoline. Serious engine and catalytic converter
damage will result if leaded gasoline is filled into
these vehicles, and consequently, this must never be
attempted.
CAUTION
!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-
off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could discolor, stain,
or crack the vehicle’s paintwork. If fuel spills on the
paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure the fuel tank filler cap is securely closed.
If the fuel cap were loose, fuel could leak, resulting
in a fire.
CAUTION
!
If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use
only the cap specified for your model vehicle.
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 4
Keyless entry system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 8
Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 14
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 37
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 41
Child safety locks for rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 43
Liftgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 44
Inside liftgate release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 46
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 48
Power window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 53
Sunshade (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 57
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 59
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 60
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 61
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 63
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 65
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 68
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 69
Manual transaxle (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 71
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped). . . . . . . 3- 73
Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . 3- 83
4-wheel drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 86
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation . . . . . . 3- 89
Cautions on the handling of 4-wheel drive vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 92
Hill start assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 93
Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 95
Anti-lock braking system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 96
Electric power steering system (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 100
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 102Cruise control (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 106
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 114
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 120
Instrument cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 122
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 126
Indicator light, warning light, and
information screen display list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 160
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 176
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 176
Information screen display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 179
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 182
Headlight leveling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 190
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 191
Hazard warning flasher switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 192
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 192
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 193
Electric rear window defogger switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 202
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 203
Link System (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 204
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 204
USB input terminal (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 230
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 236
12 V power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 238
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 239
Storage spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 245
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 250
Bottle holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 252
Cargo area cover (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 252
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 253
Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 254
Luggage hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 254
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3-126 Features and controls
3Multi-information display
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The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer, trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, selector lever position, all-wheel drive operation status, average and momentary fuel consumption,
driving range, average speed, instrument brightness, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
With ignition switch or
operation mode is in OFFWith ignition switch or operation
mode is in ON (CVT)
Type 1 Type 2With ignition switch or operation
mode is in ON (Manual transaxle)
Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2
1-
Warning display screen (With ignition switch or opera-
tion mode in OFF) →P.3-134
2- Information screen (With ignition switch or operation mode
in OFF) → P.3-128
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch or operation
mode in OFF) → P. 3 - 1 3 1
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch or
operation mode in OFF) → P.3-132
4- Drive mode indicator display screen (if so equipped)
→ P. 3 - 1 3 4
5-
Warning display screen (With ignition switch or opera-
tion mode in ON) → P.3-128
6- Active stability control (ASC) OFF display screen (if so
equipped) → P.3-134
7- Information screen (With ignition switch or operation mode
in ON) → P. 3 - 1 3 5
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch or operation
mode in ON) → P. 3 - 1 4 0
8- Selector lever position display screen (if so equipped) →
P. 3 - 1 4 1
9- Outside temperature display screen → P.3-141
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Service reminderWhen the time for periodic inspection arrives, the warning dis-
play is displayed for a few seconds after the screen that is ini-
tially displayed when the ignition switch is turned “ON” or the
operation mode is changed to ON.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-143.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
Drive mode indicator display screen
(if so equipped)
N00555900020
Shows the 4WD drive status.
Refer to “Drive mode-selector” on page 3-83. Warning display screen (With ignition switch
or operation mode in ON)
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This is displayed when you press the multi-information meter
switch and switch the warning display screen.
This mark is also displayed if there is another warning other
than the one displayed.
When the cause of the warning display is eliminated, the
warning goes out automatically.NOTE
When the warning is displayed, the warning display
screen can be redisplayed on the information screen.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch or
operation mode in OFF)” on page 3-128.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch or
operation mode in ON)” on page 3-135.“Active stability control (ASC) OFF” display
screen
(if so equipped)
N00556100087
This is displayed when the Active stability control (ASC) is
turned “OFF” with the “ASC OFF” switch.
Also, if an abnormal condition is occurred in the ASC while
driving, the “ASC OFF” display illuminates.
Refer to “ASC OFF switch” on page 3-103.
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To reset The “---” display can be reset while the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in OFF. When the display is reset, the time
until the next periodic inspection is displayed and the warning
display is no longer displayed when the ignition switch is
switched from the “LOCK” position to the “ON” position or
the operation mode is changed from OFF to ON.
1. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen switches to the service
reminder display screen.2. Press and hold the multi-information meter switch (for
about 2 seconds or more) to display “ ” and make it
flash. (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds with
this indicator flashing, the display returns to the previous
screen.)
3. With this indicator flashing, if you lightly press the multi-
information meter switch, the screen switches from “---”
to “CLEAR”. After that, the time until the next periodic
inspection is shown.Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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3-160 Features and controls
3Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list
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Indicator and warning light list
N00557800182
Type A Type B1- Position indicator → P.3-176
2- High beam indicator → P.3-176
3- Charging system warning light → P.3-178
4- Turn signal indicator/hazard warning light → P.3-176
5- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-176
6- Anti-lock braking system warning light → P.3-97
7- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 5
8- Brake warning light → P. 3 - 1 7 6
9- Cruise control indicator (if so equipped) → P.3-10810- Seat belt reminder/warning light → P. 2 - 2 6
11- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P.2-52
12- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P.3-177
13- Active stability control (ASC) OFF indicator (if so
equipped) → P.3-104
14- Active stability control (ASC) indicator → P.3-104
15- Information screen display list → P. 3 - 1 6 1
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