2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ignition

Features and controls
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Warning display list (With ignition switch in the “OFF” position)
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Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)

You have forgotten to remove the key
from the ignition switch.
Remove the key.
Refer to “Key reminder system” on
page 3-55.

You have forgotten to turn off the
lights.Refer to “Light auto-cutout function (head-
lights and other lights)” on page 3-219.

The theft-alarm system is operating. Refer to “Theft-alarm system” on page 3-65.

Immobilizer is registered. Refer to “Customer key programming
(Except for vehicles sold in Canada)” on
page 3-7.
Refer to “Customer F.A.S.T.-key program-
ming (Except for vehicles sold in Canada)”
on page 3-43.
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After turning off the engine, an attempt
was made to open the driver’s door
with the ignition switch in any position
other than “LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch return
reminder system” on page 3-56.

An attempt was made to lock all the
doors and the tailgate with the ignition
switch in any position other than
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off
reminder system” on page 3-31.
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Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Warning display list (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
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Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)

There is a fault in the F.A.S.T.-key. Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security
Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 3-16.
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One of the doors or the tailgate is not
completely closed.
The open door is displayed.
Close the door or tailgate.
Refer to “Door ajar warning display
screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-183.

The engine hood is open.
Close the engine hood.
Refer to “Engine hood” on page 7-4.

The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
take corrective measures.
Refer to “Engine overheating” on page
6-5.

The automatic transaxle or CVT fluid
temperature is increased.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
take corrective measures.
Refer to “Automatic transaxle” on
page 3-93.
Refer to “Continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT)” on page 3-104.

The seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
Wear your seat belt properly.
Refer to “Seat belt warning” on page
2-43.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Other interrupt displays (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)
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The operation status of each system is displayed on the information screen. For further details, refer to the appropriate page for each
system.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
System operation status
Reference

When “2WD” drive mode is selected
with the drive mode selector.Refer to “Electronically controlled 4WD
system” on page 3-114.

When “4WD AUTO” mode is selected
with the drive mode selector.

When “4WD LOCK” mode is selected
with the drive mode selector.

When the Active stability control
(ASC) is operating.Refer to “Active stability control (ASC) ” on
page 3-137.
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Features and controls
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This informs you that a periodic inspection is due.
The rest time can be set.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Do this
Have an inspection made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For further details,
refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-180.
Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Do this
Park the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and take a rest.
Use this display as rough guide for taking rests during a long drive.
The interval from the start of your trip until this message is displayed can be set.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition switch in the “ON” position)”
on page 3-183.
The display and buzzer alert the driver when the set time is reached. If you continue to
drive without having a rest, the buzzer sounds about every 5 minutes to encourage you
to take a rest.

In the following cases, the time driven is reset and the display returns to the previ-
ous display screen. After this, when the set time is reached again, the display and
buzzer encourage you to take a rest.
• The buzzer sounds 3 times.
• The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position.
• The multi-information meter switch is held (for about 2 seconds or more).
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Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine control system or
automatic transaxle control system/continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT) control system. If a problem is detected in one
of these systems, this indicator comes on. When the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally
comes on and goes off after the engine has started.
This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not
properly tightened. If this indicator comes on and stays on after
refueling, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly
tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds.)
If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights
up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
CAUTION
!
If the brake warning light and the Anti-lock braking
system warning light are illuminated at the same
time, the braking force distribution function will not
operate, so the vehicle may be destabilized during
sudden braking under the following conditions.
• When the brake warning light does not go out even
when the parking brake is released.
• When the brake warning light stays on while driv-
ing.
• If the above occurs, avoid sudden braking and
high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe
place, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible.

The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the follow-
ing manner when brake performance is deterio-
rated.
• Confirm that the vehicle slows down when you
press down on the brake pedal harder than usual.
In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way
to the floor.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to
reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking
brake.
Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop
lights to alert the vehicles behind you.
CAUTION
!
Driving for a long time with the engine malfunction
indicator on may cause more damage to the emission
control system. This could also affect fuel economy
and drivability.
If this indicator does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, have the sys-
tem checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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NOTE
Do not disconnect the battery cable when the engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is on.
The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD
information (especially exhaust emission data), which
may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the
engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi-
cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.
Charging system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg-
ing system or when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position (engine off). A warning is also displayed in the multi-
information display. When the engine is started, the light
should go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out
before driving.

If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while
the engine is running, avoid driving at high speeds.
During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the
vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on,
you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is higher than
usual and a vehicle with an automatic transaxle or
CVT has a stronger tendency to creep forward.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
If the warning light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
have the system checked.
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