2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

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Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the
proper size replacement blades. For further information,
please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Electric rear window defogger switch
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is run-
ning.
The indicator light (A) will come on when you press the elec-
tric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow
through the heating wires on the rear window to help clear
away moisture or frost.
After about 20 minutes of operation, the system will shut off
automatically.
To switch the defogger OFF before 20 minutes have passed,
press the switch again. The indicator light will go out and the
defogger will turn off.
If you need the defogger for more than 20 minutes, press the
switch again. This will add 20 more minutes.
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NOTE
As your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, mist can
also be removed from the outside rearview mirrors when
the rear window defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to
“Door mirror heater” on page 3-67.)
Horn switch
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To honk the horn, press around the “ ” mark on the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
!
The rear window defogger is not designed to melt
snow. Remove any snow manually before using the
rear window defogger.
Use the rear window defogger only after the engine
has started and is running. Be sure to turn the
defogger switch off immediately after the window is
clear to save on battery power.
Do not place stickers, tape, or other items that are
attached with adhesive over the grid wires on the
rear window.
When cleaning the inside rear window, use a soft
cloth and wipe lightly over the grid wires.
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3Link System
(if so equipped)
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The Link System takes overall control of the devices connected
via the USB input terminal or the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
allowing the connected devices to be operated by using the
switches in the vehicle or voice commands.
See the following section for details on how to operate.
Refer to “Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface” on page 3-210.
Refer to “USB input terminal” on page 3-236.
Refer to “To play tracks from USB device” on page 5-73.
Refer to “To play tracks from a Bluetooth
® device” on page 5-
88.
Refer to “To use the external audio input function” on page 5-
91.
Bluetooth
® is a registered trademark of BLUETOOTH SIG,
INC.
Link System End User License Agreement
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You have acquired a device that includes software licensed by
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation from JOHNSON CONTROLS
Inc (the automotive experience business unit), and their subse-
quent 3rd party suppliers. For a complete list of these 3rd party
products and their end user license agreements, please go to the
following website.
http://www.jciblueconnect.com/faq/fulldisclosure.pdf
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
(if so equipped)
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface allows for making/receiving
hands-free calls in the vehicle using a Bluetooth
® compatible
cellular phone based on the wireless communication technol-
ogy commonly known as Bluetooth
®. It also allows the user to
play music, saved in a Bluetooth
® music player, from the vehi-
cle’s speakers.
The system is equipped with a voice recognition function,
which allows you to make hands-free calls by simple switch
operations and voice command operations using a defined
voice tree.
The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface can be used when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
Before you can use the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface, you must pair
the Bluetooth
® device and Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. Refer to
“Connecting the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface and Bluetooth
®
device” on page 3-218.
Bluetooth
® is a registered trademark of BLUETOOTH SIG,
INC.
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NOTE
If the ignition switch or the operation mode is left in ACC,
the accessory power will automatically turn off after a cer-
tain period of time and you will no longer be able to use
the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. The accessory power comes
on again if the ignition switch or the engine switch is
operated. Refer to “ACC power auto-cutout function” on
page 3-69.

The Bluetooth® 2.0 interface cannot be used if the Blue-
tooth
® device has a dead battery or the device power is
turned off.

Hands-free calls will not be possible if your phone does
not have service available.

If you place the Bluetooth
® device in the luggage com-
partment, you may not be able to use the Bluetooth
® 2.0
interface.
Some Bluetooth
® devices are not compatible with the
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
Steering control switch → P.3-212
Voice recognition function → P. 3 - 2 1 3
Useful voice commands → P. 3 - 2 1 4
Speaker enrollment function → P.3-216
Connecting the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface and the Bluetooth
®
device→ P.3-218
Operating a music player connected via Bluetooth
® → P. 3 - 2 2 3
How to make or receive hands-free calls → P. 3 - 2 2 3
Phonebook function → P.3-227
WA R N I N G
!
Although the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface allows you to
make hands-free calls, if you choose to use the cellu-
lar phone while driving, you must not allow yourself
to be distracted from the safe operation of your vehi-
cle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that
distracts you from the safe operation of your vehicle
increases your risk of an accident.

Refer to and comply with all state and local laws in
your area regarding cellular phone usage while driv-
ing.
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Steering control switch
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Volume up buttonPress this button to increase the volume. Volume down buttonPress this button to decrease the volume.SPEECH button
Press this button to change to voice recognition mode.
While the system is in voice recognition mode, “Listen-
ing” will appear on the audio display.

If you press the button briefly while in voice recognition
mode, it will interrupt prompting and allow voice com-
mand input.
Pressing the button longer will deactivate the voice recog-
nition mode.

Pressing this button briefly during a call will enable voice
recognition and allow voice command input.PICK-UP button
Press this button when an incoming call is received to
answer the telephone.

When another call is received during a call, press this but-
ton to put the first caller on hold and talk to the new caller.
• In such circumstances, you can press the button briefly
to switch between callers. You will switch to the first
caller and the other caller will be put on hold.
• To establish a three-way call in such situations, press the
SPEECH button to enter voice recognition mode and
then say “Join calls.”
1- Volume up button
2- Volume down button
3- SPEECH button
4- PICK-UP button
5- HANG-UP button
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HANG-UP button
Press this button when an incoming call is received to
refuse the call.

Press this button during a call to end the current call.
When another call is on hold, you will switch to that call.

If this button is pressed in the voice recognition mode, the
voice recognition mode will be deactivated.NOTE
When you press the SPEECH button to enter voice recog-
nition mode with a cellular phone paired to the system,
current information on the cellular phone, such as
“remaining battery life,” “signal strength” or “roaming,”
will be displayed on the audio display.*
*: Some cellular phones will not send this information to
the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.

Call waiting and three-way calls can be used by the Blue-
tooth
® 2.0 interface, only if it is possible to use those ser-
vices with your cellular phone.
Voice recognition function
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface is equipped with a voice recogni-
tion function.
Simply say voice commands and you can perform various
operations and make or receive hands-free calls.
With the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface, voice recognition is possible
for US English, North American Spanish, Canadian French and
Japanese. The factory setting is “English.”
NOTE
If the voice command that you say differs from the pre-
defined command or cannot be recognised due to ambient
noise or some other reason, the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
will ask you for the voice command again up to 3 times.

For best performance and further reduction of ambient
noise, the vehicle windows should be closed while engag-
ing the voice recognition function.

Some voice commands have alternative commands.

Depending on the selected language, some functions may
not be available.
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Selecting the language1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Language.”
4. The voice guide will say “Select a language: English,
Spanish, French or Japanese.” Say the desired language.
(Example: “English”)
5. The voice guide will say “English (Spanish, French or
Japanese) selected. Is this correct?” Say “Yes.”
If you say “No,” the system will return to Step 4.NOTE
The voice guide will repeat the same message twice. The
first message is in the current language, and the second
message is in the selected language.

If many entries are registered in the vehicle phonebook,
changing the language will take a longer time.

Changing the language deletes the mobile phonebook
imported to the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. If you wish to
use it, you will have to import it again.
6. When the voice guide says “English (Spanish, French or
Japanese) selected,” the language change process will be
completed and the system will return to the main menu.
Useful voice commands
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Help function
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface is equipped with a help function.
If you say “Help” when the system is waiting for a voice com-
mand input, the system will tell you a list of the commands that
can be used under the circumstances.
Canceling
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There are 2 cancel functions.
If you are at the main menu, say “Cancel” to exit from the
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
If you are anywhere else within the system, say “Cancel” to
return to the main menu.
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Confirmation function setting
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface is equipped with a confirmation
function.
With the confirmation function activated, you are given more
opportunities than normal to confirm a command when making
various settings to the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. This allows
you to decrease the possibility that a setting is accidentally
changed.
The confirmation function can be turned on or off by following
the steps below.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Confirmation prompts.”
4. The voice guide will say “Confirmation prompts are
. Would you like to turn confirmation prompts
.”
Answer “Yes” to change the setting or answer “No” to
keep the current setting.
5. The voice guide will say “Confirmation prompts are
” and then the system will return to the main
menu.
Security function
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It is possible to use a passcode as a security function by setting
a passcode of your choice for the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
When the security function is turned on, it is necessary to make
a voice input of a 4-digit passcode in order to use all functions
of the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface, except for reception. Setting the passcode
Use the following procedure to turn on the security function by
setting a passcode.
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Passcode.”
4. The voice guide will say “Passcode is disabled. Would
you like to enable it?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to cancel the setting of the passcode and
return to the main menu.
5. The voice guide will say “Please say a 4-digit passcode.
Remember this passcode. It will be required to use this
system.”
Say a 4-digit number which you want to set as a passcode.
6. For confirmation purposes, the voice guide will say “Pass-
code <4-digit passcode>. Is this correct?” Answer “Yes.”
Answer “No” to return to the passcode input in Step 5.
7. When the registration of the passcode is completed, the
voice guide will say “Passcode is enabled” and the system
will return to the main menu.
NOTE
Passcode will be required to access the system after the
next ignition cycle.

It is required for a little time after engine stop that the
entered passcode is actually recorded in the system.
If the ignition switch or the operation mode is made to
ACC or ON or the engine is started immediately after
engine stop, there is a case when the entered passcode is
not recorded in the system. At this time, please try to enter
the passcode again.
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