2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL fuel type

Overview
Outside
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Power window P.3-71
Front turn signal lights P.3-224, 7-49, 7-60Engine hood P.7-4Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors P.3-86
Side turn-signal light (if so equipped)
P.3-224, 7-49, 7-62 Sunroof (if so equipped) P.3-76
Windshield wipers P.3-227
Front fog lights (if so equipped) P.3-226, 7-49, 7-62Side turn-signal light (if so equipped)
P.3-224, 7-49, 7-61
Daytime running light P.3-216, 7-49, 7-56 Headlights, low beam
P.3-220, 7-49, 7-52Headlights, low/high beam
P.3-220, 7-49, 7-58
Headlights, high beam P.3-220, 7-49, 7-54Front side-marker and parking
lights P.3-216, 7-49, 7-58 Front side-marker and
parking lights
P.3-216, 7-49, 7-58Front turn signal lights P.3-224, 7-49, 7-60 [Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights type][For vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights type]
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1-2 General information
1Fuel selection
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Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is
equipped with a fuel tank filler pipe especially designed to
accept only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing noz-
zle.Gasoline detergent additivesIn the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add
detergents to their gasoline to minimize fuel-injector fouling
and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps
keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system
working properly.
Octane requirement2.4 liter engine modelYour vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline hav-
ing a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2] or 91
RON.3.0 liter engine modelUnleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87
[(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON may be used, though it recom-
mended your vehicle be operated on premium grade unleaded
gasoline having a minimum octane number of 91
[(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON.
To get maximum performance, premium gasoline is recom-
mended. Oxygenated gasolineGasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol and MTBE, although the oxygenates may not
be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in some
areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.Ethanol (Gasohol)A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 %
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the
octane number is at least as high as that recommended for
unleaded gasoline.MethanolDo not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely
affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of
the vehicle’s fuel system.
WA R N I N G
!
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. Whenever you refuel your vehicle, stop
the engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking
materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
CAUTION
!
Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage
the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sen-
sors. Also, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will
void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic
converter, and oxygen sensors.
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Features and controls
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NOTE
The drive mode can be switched while driving or stopped.Drive mode indicatorNormally the indicator illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position, and then the drive mode is dis-
played a few seconds after the engine is started.
The status of each drive mode display is as follows.
Drive mode
Display
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
2WD
4WD AUTO
4WD LOCKCAUTION
!
Do not operate the drive mode-selector with the
front wheels spinning on a snowy road or in similar
conditions. The vehicle could lunge in an unexpected
direction.
Driving on dry, paved roads in “4WD LOCK” mode
causes increased fuel consumption, noise, and pre-
mature tire wear.
Do not drive with the tires spinning in “2WD” mode.
Doing so could generate heat in the drive-system
components.
Type 1 Type 2
Drive
Mode
Drive mode
indicator
“4WD” indicator
“LOCK” indicator
2WD OFF OFF
4WD AUTO ON OFF
4WD LOCK ON ON
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Features and controls
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3 Multi-information display
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The multi-information display displays warnings, the odometer, trip odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature, fuel
remaining, outside temperature, selector lever position, all-wheel drive operation status, average and momentary fuel consumption,
driving range, average speed, instrument brightness, etc.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and units used on the multi-information display.
With ignition switch in the “OFF” position With ignition switch in the “ON” position
Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type 2
1- “!” Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position) →P. 3 - 1 6 7
2- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion) → P.3-167
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “OFF”
position) → P.3-169
3- Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition switch in
the “OFF” position) → P.3-1714- Drive mode indicator display screen (if so equipped)
→ P. 3 - 1 7 2
S-AWC control mode display screen (if so equipped)
→ P. 3 - 1 7 2
5- “!” Warning display screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position) → P.3-172
6- Active stability control (ASC) OFF display screen (if so
equipped) → P. 3 - 1 7 3
7- Outside temperature display screen → P.3-179
8- ECO mode indicator (if so equipped) → P. 3 - 1 8 0
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3-166 Features and controls
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NOTE
The fuel units, temperature units, display language, and
other settings can be changed.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-183.

The display screen is different depending on whether the
ignition switch in the “OFF” or “ON” position.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-167.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-199.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch turned
from “OFF” to “ON”)” on page 3-171.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-173.
Refer to “Warning display list (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-202.Multi-information meter switch
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The multi-information meter switch is a button marked
“INFO” on the left side of the dash.Each time the multi-information meter switch is operated, a
sound is emitted and the multi-information display changes
between information such as warnings, odometer (Type1), trip
odometer, service reminder, engine coolant temperature (Type
1), average and momentary fuel consumption, driving range,
and average speed.
It is also possible to change elements such as the language and
units used on the multi-information display by operating the
multi-information meter switch.9- Information screen (With ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion) → P.3-173
Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in the “ON”
position) → P.3-177
10- Fuel remaining display screen → P. 3 - 1 7 9
11- Selector lever position display screen → P.3-178
12- Engine coolant temperature display (if so equipped)
→ P. 3 - 1 7 3
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3-174 Features and controls
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NOTE
While driving, the function setting screen is not displayed
even if you operate the multi-information meter switch.
Always park the vehicle in a safe place before operating.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-183.

When there is information to be announced, such as a sys-
tem fault, the tone sounds and the screen display is
switched.
Refer to “Interrupt display screen (With ignition switch in
the “ON” position)” on page 3-177.
Odometer/Trip odometerThe operation method is the same as when the ignition switch
is in the “OFF” position.
For further details, refer to “Odometer/Trip odometer” on page
3-168.Service reminderShows the distance and number of months until the next peri-
odic inspection.
Refer to “Service reminder” on page 3-180.Engine coolant temperature displayShows the engine coolant temperature.
If the coolant becomes hot, “ ” will blink.
Pay careful attention to the engine coolant temperature display
while you are driving.
1-
Odometer (Type1)/Trip odometer
2-
Odometer (Type1)/Trip odometer
3- Service reminder
4- Engine coolant temperature display (Type 1)
5- Driving range display (Type 1)
6- Average speed display, average fuel consumption display,
momentary fuel consumption display (Type 1)
7- Driving range display, momentary fuel consumption display
(Type 2)
8- Average fuel consumption display, momentary fuel con-
sumption display (Type 2)
9- Average speed display, momentary fuel consumption display
(Type 2)
10- S-AWC operation display (Type 2 if so equipped) → P.3-120
11- Function setting screen
12- Redisplay of a warning display screen
CAUTION
!
If the engine is overheating, “ ” will blink. In this
case, the bar graph is on the red zone. Immediately
park the vehicle in a safe place and take the required
measures. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 6-
5.
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Features and controls
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Driving range displayShows the approximate driving range (how many more miles
or kilometers you can drive). When this driving range falls
below 30 miles (50 km), “---” is displayed.
Refuel as soon as possible.NOTE
The driving range is determined based on the fuel con-
sumption data. This may vary depending on the driving
conditions and habits. Treat the distance displayed as just
a rough guideline.

When you refuel, the driving range display is updated.
However, if you only add a small amount of fuel, the cor-
rect value will not be displayed. Fill to a full tank when-
ever possible.

When your vehicle is stopped on an extremely steep hill,
the driving range value may, change. This is due to the
movement of fuel in the tank and does not indicate any
breakdown.

The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(miles or km).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-183.Average speed displayThis displays the average speed from the last reset to the
present.
There are 2 types of mode settings as follows.
For details on how to change the average speed display setting,
refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition switch
in the “ON” position)” on page 3-183.Manual reset mode

When the average speed is being displayed, if you hold
down the multi-information meter switch, these calcula-
tions will be reset to zero.

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Auto reset mode

When the average speed is being displayed, if you hold
down the multi-information meter switch, these calcula-
tions will be reset to zero.

When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
speed display will automatically reset.
NOTE
The average speed display and the average fuel consump-
tion display can be reset separately in both auto reset
mode and manual reset mode.

“---” is displayed when the average speed cannot be mea-
sured.

The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.

The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
(mph or km/h).
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-183.

Disconnecting the battery cable will erase from memory
the manual reset mode or auto reset mode setting for the
average speed display.
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Average fuel consumption displayThis displays the average fuel consumption from the last reset
to the present.
There are 2 types of mode settings as follows.
For details on how to change the average fuel consumption dis-
play setting, refer to “Changing the function settings (With
ignition switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-183.
The “ ” mark in the momentary fuel gauge shows the average
fuel consumption. (Type 2)
Manual reset mode

When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information meter switch, these
calculations will be reset to zero.

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
from the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, the mode setting
changes automatically from manual to auto.
Auto reset mode

When the average fuel consumption is being displayed, if
you hold down the multi-information meter switch, these
calculations will be reset to zero.

When the ignition switch has been set to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position for about 4 hours or more, the average
fuel consumption display will automatically reset. NOTE
The average speed display and the average fuel consump-
tion display can be reset separately in both auto reset
mode and manual reset mode.

“---” is displayed when the average fuel consumption can-
not be measured.

The initial (default) setting is “Auto reset mode”.
Average fuel consumption may vary depend on the driv-
ing conditions (road conditions, how you drive, etc.) The
actual fuel consumption may differ from the fuel con-
sumption displayed, so treat the fuel consumption dis-
played as just a rough guideline.

Disconnecting the battery cable will erase from memory
the manual reset mode or auto reset mode setting for the
average fuel consumption display.

The display setting can be changed to the preferred units
{mpg(US), mpg(UK), L/100km or km/L}.
Refer to “Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)” on page 3-183.
Momentary fuel consumption displayWhile driving, the momentary fuel consumption is shown with
a bar graph.
When the momentary fuel consumption surpasses the average
fuel consumption, the momentary fuel consumption is dis-
played with a green bar graph. (Type 2)
Be conscious of maintaining the momentary fuel consumption
above the average fuel consumption, it can help you drive with
the better fuel consumption.
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