2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL turn signal

Driving safety
4-5
4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the fol-
lowing:Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors and flap-fold tailgate are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators and multi-information display
for any possible problem.

In the same way, the front passenger seat should also be
moved as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
DefrostersCheck these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door win-
dows)” on page 5-14, 5-23, 5-33, 5-43.TiresCheck all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressure. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer.LightsHave someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel.Fluid leaksCheck the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
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4-6 Driving safety
4Safe driving techniques
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and your safest driving,
cannot guarantee that you can avoid an accident or injury.
However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you
can better protect yourself and your passengers:

Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather
conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and use your
turn-signal light.

While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicy-
clists, and pedestrians.

Always obey applicable laws and regulations. Be a polite
and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected
events, such as sudden braking.

If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle
registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the
right fuel.
Driving during cold weather
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Check the battery. At the same time, check the terminals
and wiring. During extremely cold weather, the battery
will not be as strong. Also, the battery power level may
drop because more power is used for cold starting and
driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs
at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as
normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. Dur-
ing extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low
battery could freeze.

Warm the engine sufficiently. After starting the engine,
allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylin-
ders. Then drive your vehicle slowly.
Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer
case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all lubrication
points.
WA R N I N G
!
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your battery, or let a skilled
mechanic do it.
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Driving safety
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Vehicle preparationBefore you start, check the trailer hitch, safety chains, tires and
mirror adjustment.TireBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the cold inflation
pressure listed in the manual. You’ll find these numbers on the
tire and loading information placard at the sill of the driver’s
door.
Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-27.Following distanceStay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would
when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you
avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.PassingYou’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re tow-
ing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll
need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you
can return to your lane.Backing upHold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to
move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To
move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turnsWhen you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than nor-
mal to help prevent the trailer from striking shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.OverheatingTowing a trailer puts additional burden on the engine and tran-
saxle, which may cause overheating. Following are some sug-
gestions to reduce overheating:
CAUTION
!
Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making sharp
turns while towing a trailer.Cause of overheating
Solution
Air conditioning on Turn off
Highway speeds Reduce speed
Going up hills Select lower position
Stop-and-go city traffic With the vehicle stopped, shift
to the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion and idle the engine at high
idle.
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6-10 For emergencies
6How to change a tire
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Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat
location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set and that the
selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
3. Turn on the hazard flashers and turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position.
4. Set up a warning triangle, flashing signal light, etc., at an
adequate distance from the vehicle, and have all your pas-
sengers leave the vehicle.5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the
jack, place chocks or blocks (A) in front of and behind the
tire that is diagonally opposite from the tire (B) you are
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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Bulb capacity
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The bulb should only be replaced with a new bulb with the
same rating and type. The type and rating are listed on the base
of the bulb.Outside
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[For vehicles without high intensity discharge headlights]

Description
Wa t t a g e
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
1 - Front turn signal light 21 W WY21W
2 - Headlight, high beam 60 W9005
HB3
3 - Headlight, low beam 51 W9006
HB4
4 - Front fog light
(if so equipped)55 W H11
5 - Front side-marker and
parking light5 W WY5W
6 - Side turn signal light
(on fender)
(if so equipped)5 W —
7 - Side turn signal light
(on outside rearview
mirror)
(if so equipped)——
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7-50 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
[For vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge head-
lights]

NOTE
The side turn signal light (on outside rearview mirror) use
an LED instead of the bulb. Check with an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair facility of your choice
when either light needs to be repaired or replaced.

It is not possible to repair or replace only the bulb for the
side turn signal light (on fender).
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice when the light needs to be
repaired or replaced.
Description
Wattage or Candle
power
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
1 - Front turn signal light 21 W WY21W
2 - Daytime running light27 W
32 cp1156
3 - Headlight, low/high
beam
(Discharge bulb)35 W —
4 - Front fog light
(if so equipped)55 W H11
5 - Front side-marker and
parking light5 W WY5W
7 - Side turn signal light
(on outside rearview
mirror)——
WA R N I N G
!
Check with an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice when it is neces-
sary to repair a high intensity discharge headlight or
to replace the bulb.
The power circuit, bulb and electrodes generate high
voltages that may cause a severe shock.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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NOTE
The tail and stop light and the high-mounted stop light use
an LED instead of the bulb. Check with an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or repair facility of your choice
when either light needs to be repaired or replaced.
Compartment
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Item
Wa t t a g e
ANSI trade No.
or bulb type
8 - High-mounted stop light — —
9 - License plate light 5 W W5W
10 - Back-up light 21 W 7440
11 - Tail and stop light — —
12 - Rear side-marker light 5 W W5W
13 - Rear turn signal light 21 W WY21W
Item
Wa t t a g e
1 - Cargo room light 8 W
2 - Dome light (rear) 8 W
3 - Vanity mirror lights 3 W
4 - Dome light (front)/Reading light 8 W
5 - Center console down light –
6 - Lower glove compartment light 1.4 W
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7-60 Vehicle care and maintenance
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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.2. Turn the socket (B) counterclockwise to remove it.*- Front of the vehicle
*- Front of the vehicle
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