2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

3-256 Features and controls
3Cup holders
N00527300322
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink-cans
securely in its holes.
For the front seatThe cup holder is located in front of the floor console.
WA R N I N G
!
The hole next to the power outlet in the floor console
is not and should not be used as a cup holder. Spill-
ing beverages onto the adjacent power outlet could
cause a short-circuit or electrical failure.
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For the rear seat
(if so equipped)
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In order to use the cup holder, allow the arm rest (A) to drop
down.
Bottle holders
N00527300377
There are bottle holders located on the front doors.NOTE
Make sure all lids are tightly closed when storing bever-
ages that are in plastic bottles, etc.

Some beverages may not be stored, depending on the size
and shape of the plastic bottles, etc.
CAUTION
!
Drink beverages while driving your vehicle is dis-
tracting and can cause an accident.
Vibration and shaking while driving may cause bev-
erages to spill. Be very careful, as spilling hot bever-
ages could cause burns.
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3-258 Features and controls
3Cargo area cover
(if so equipped)
N00528300130
To install1. Insert the concave portion (A) on the underside of the
cargo area cover into the inside protruding portion (B) of
the liftgate.2. Hang the strap (C) of the cargo area cover on the hook
(D).
To removeFollow this procedure in reverse to remove.
CAUTION
!
Do not place luggage or other items on the cargo
area cover. Any items on the cargo area cover would
obstruct your rearward view, and they could fly for-
ward and cause injuries or other mishap in the event
of hard braking.
CAUTION
!
Lightly push the cargo area cover to make sure that
the concave portion (A) is set firmly in the protrud-
ing portion (B) of the liftgate. If the cargo area cover
is not securely locked in place, it could unhook while
driving and cause injuries.
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Features and controls
3-259
3 Assist grips
N00559000061
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.
Coat hook
N00553600153
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist grip of the driver’s
side.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out
of the vehicle. The assist grips could detach causing
you to fall.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object
on the coat hook. If the curtain airbag was activated,
any such item could be propelled away with great
force and could prevent the curtain airbag 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.
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3-260 Features and controls
3Luggage hooks
N00528500259
There are hooks on the sides of the luggage compartment for
use in securing luggage.
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- 7
Braking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 8
Loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 9
Cargo loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 13
Trailer towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4- 16
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