2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Owners Manual

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For the front seatThere are bottle holders located on both sides.
For the second row seatThere are bottle holders located on both sides.
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3 Cargo area cover (if so equipped)
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To u s e1. Pull out the spring-loaded cover and insert it in the mount-
ing grooves (A) on both sides.
2. Remove the cover from the mounting grooves, and the
cover will be rolled back into the retracted position.NOTE
Do not place anything on the cargo area cover.
WA R N I N G
!
For vehicles equipped with third row seat, when the
third row seat is in use, always remove the cargo
area cover to avoid serious injury or death at an
accident.
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To change positionThere are 2 installation holes (B) for the cargo area cover.1. Move one of the sliders (C) toward the inside of the vehi-
cle, and fit the protruding portion (D) into the installation
hole that is to be used. Move the opposite slider in the
same fashion.
2. After changing the position, gently shake the entire cargo
area cover to make sure it is securely retained.
NOTE
If the second row seat touches the cargo area cover, move
the cargo area cover rearward.
The cargo area cover could be damaged if it supports the
seatback of the second row seats.
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To remove1. Roll back the cargo area cover.
2. Move one of the sliders (C) toward the inside of the vehi-
cle and lift it to remove the cargo area cover.
To fit the cargo area cover, follow the removal steps in reverse.
Gently shake the entire cargo area cover after fitting it to make
sure it is securely retained.
Assist grips
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The assist grips (located above the doors on the headliner) are
not designed to support body weight. They are intended for use
only while seated in the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out
of the vehicle. The assist grips could detach causing
you to fall.
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3-290 Features and controls
3Coat hooks
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There is a coat hook on the second row seat assist grip.
Luggage hooks
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There are hooks on the floor and the sides of the luggage area
for use in securing luggage.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object
on the coat hook. If the curtain air bag was acti-
vated, any such item could be propelled away with
great force and could prevent the curtain air bag
from inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the
coat hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there
are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of
clothes that you hang on the coat hook.
CAUTION
!
Do not load the luggage higher than the top of the
seatback.
Be sure that luggage is firmly secured.
Restricted rear vision or flying objects entering the
passenger compartment during sudden braking
could result in a serious accident.
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Driving safety
Driving precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 2
Driving, alcohol and drugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 3
Vehicle preparation before driving. . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 5
Safe driving techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Driving during cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 6
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 7
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 13
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 17
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