2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL tow

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Towing the vehicle by a tow truck
Towing a front-wheel drive vehicle with front wheels off
the ground (Type C)Release the parking brake.
Set the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
CAUTION
!
This vehicle must not be towed by a tow truck using
sling lift type equipment (Type A) as illustrated.
Using a sling lift will damage the bumper and front
end.
This vehicle must not be towed with the driving
wheels on the ground (Type B) as illustrated.
This could result in the driving system damage.
Do not tow all-wheel drive vehicles with the rear
wheels on the ground (Type C) as illustrated. This
could result in the driving system damage or vehicle
may jump at the carriage.
If you tow all-wheel drive vehicles, use only Type D
or E equipment.
All-wheel-drive vehicles cannot be towed with only
the front or rear tires on the ground even if it is in
“2WD” or “TARMAC” drive mode.
[For front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with the
active stability control (ASC)]
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels raised off
the ground (Type C), the ASC may operate, result-
ing in an accident. When towing the vehicle with the
front wheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
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7 Catalytic converter
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The catalytic converter requires you to use unleaded fuel only.
Leaded gasoline will destroy the emission-control effective-
ness of the converter.
Normally, the catalytic converter does not require maintenance.
However, it is important to keep the engine properly tuned for
the converter to continue to work properly.To reduce the possibility of catalytic converter damage:

Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of rec-
ommended in “Fuel selection”.

Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running
out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.

Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper
cables to properly start the engine.

Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires discon-
nected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic
tests.

Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling
roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.

To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged
from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning
off the ignition switch.

Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is
noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as
with the ignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving
immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time.
Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.

In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a
burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalytic
converter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place,
shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the
engine is cool, immediately take your vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for service.
CAUTION
!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If
the engine malfunctions or misfires, or if your vehi-
cle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly.
Running your vehicle when it is overheated may
result in damage to the converter and vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can
come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could
occur.
Do not put undercoat paint on the catalytic con-
verter.
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7-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Engine hood
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To openUse the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument
panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood.
Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.Release the lever and lift the engine hood.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make
sure the wipers are at resting position when you open the
engine hood.
WA R N I N G
!
Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine
hood while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is
locked.
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Headlights (low beam, except for vehicles
equipped with high intensity discharge head-
lights)
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1. When replacing the bulb on the driver’s side (3.0 liter
models only) remove the bolt (A) holding down the relay
box and move the relay box toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Turn the bulb (B) counterclockwise to remove it.*- Front of the vehicle
*- Front of the vehicle
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Front side-marker and parking lights
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1. When replacing the bulb on the driver’s side (3.0 liter
models only) remove the bolt (A) holding down the relay
box and move the relay box toward the rear of the vehicle.2. Turn the socket (B) counterclockwise to remove it.*- Front of the vehicle
*- Front of the vehicle
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3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Front turn signal lights
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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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4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Rear side-marker lights
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1. Open the lower gate and pull back the cover between the
passenger compartment and the lower gate.
2. Remove the cover after you remove each of the 4 clips (A)
by inserting a screw driver into the clip groove and lever-
ing it toward the vehicle body.
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NOTE
When mounting the light unit, align the pins (D) on the
light unit with the hole in the body.
License plate lights
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1. When removing the light unit (A), push it toward the left
side of the vehicle body.
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