2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT engine

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ASC OFF switch
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The ASC is automatically activated when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in
ON. You can deactivate the system by pressing down the “ASC
OFF” switch for 3 seconds or longer.
When the ASC is deactivated, the display/indicator will turn
on. To reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the “ASC OFF”
switch ; the display/indicator is turned off.
NOTE
Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both the stability
control function and the traction control function.

When moving out of mud, sand or fresh snow, pressing
the accelerator pedal may not allow the engine speed to
increase. In such situations, temporarily turning off ASC
with the “ASC OFF” switch will make it easier to move
out your vehicle.

If you continue to press the “ASC OFF” switch after the
ASC is turned off, the “mistaken operation protection
function” will activate and the ASC will turn back on.
CAUTION
!
For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch should be
operated when your vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in normal
circumstances.
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ASC operation display or ASC OFF display
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NOTE
The combination of items shown on the display varies
depending on the vehicle model.
NOTE
The display/indicator may turn on when you start the
engine. This means that the battery voltage momentarily
dropped when the engine was started. It does not indicate
a malfunction, provided that the display goes out immedi-
ately.

When a compact spare tire has been put on your vehicle,
the gripping ability of the tire will be lower, making it
more likely that the display/indicator will blink.
-ASC operation display/ASC indicator
The display/indicator will blink when the ASC is operat-
ing.
- ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
This display/incicator will turn on when the ASC is
turned off with the “ASC OFF” switch.
CAUTION
!

When display/indicator blinks, ASC is operating,
which means that the road is slippery or that your
vehicle’s wheels are beginning to slip. If this hap-
pens, drive slower with less accelerator input.
If the temperature in the braking system continues
to increase due to continuous brake control on a
slippery road surface, the display/indicator will
blink. To prevent the brake system from overheat-
ing, the brake control of the traction control func-
tion will be temporarily suspended.
The engine control of the traction control function
and normal brake operation will not be affected.
Park your vehicle in a safe place. When the temper-
ature in the braking system has come down, the
display/indicator will be turned off and the traction
control function will start operating again.
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ASC warning display
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If an abnormal condition occurs in the system, the following
display/indicator will turn on.
Warning display type 1
Warning display type 2NOTE
The combination of items shown on the display varies
depending on the vehicle model.
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- ASC indicator
- ASC OFF display/ASC OFF indicator
CAUTION
!

The system may be malfunctioning.
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the dis-
play/indicator goes out. If they go out, there is no
abnormal condition. If they do not go out or appear
frequently, it is not necessary to stop the vehicle
immediately, but you should have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.
CAUTION
!
When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels
or only the rear wheels raised off the ground, do not
place the ignition switch in the “ON” position or do
not put the operation mode in ON. Placing the igni-
tion switch in the “ON” position or putting the oper-
ation mode in ON could cause the ASC to operate,
resulting in an accident.
Note that the correct towing method depends on the
transmission type and the vehicle’s drive configura-
tion.
For details, refer to “Towing” on page 6-21.
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Cruise control
(if so equipped)
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system that keeps
a set speed. It can be activated at speeds from about 25 mph
(40 km/h). Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).NOTE

Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.

Your speed may decrease on a steep uphill. You may use
the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set speed.

Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You have to use the brake to control your
speed. As a result, the set speed driving is deactivated.
Cruise control switches
CAUTION
!
When you do not wish to drive at a set speed, turn
off the cruise control for safety.
Do not use cruise control when driving conditions
will not allow you to stay at the same speed, such as
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered, wet, slippery, on a steep downhill
slope.
On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, do not
move the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion while driving at a set speed without depressing
the clutch pedal. The engine will run too fast and
might be damaged.
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NOTE
If the cruise control is on when the following operation is
performed, cruise control will be on automatically the
next time you start the engine. The “CRUISE” indicator
light will also be on.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “ACC” position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
Put the operation mode in OFF or ACC.

If the battery voltage is insufficient, the memory data for
the cruise control may be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indicator light may not come
on when you restart the engine.
If this happens, press the “ON OFF” switch once again to
turn on the cruise control. 2. Accelerate or decelerate to your desired speed, then press
and release the “COAST SET” switch (B) when the
“CRUISE” indicator light is illuminated. The vehicle will
then maintain the desired speed.
NOTE
When you release the “COAST SET” switch, the vehicle
speed will be set.
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To deactivate
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The set speed driving can be deactivated as follows:
Press the “ON OFF” switch (A). (Cruise control will be
turned off.)

Press the “CANCEL” switch (D).

Depress the brake pedal.
The set speed driving is deactivated automatically in any of the
following ways.
When you depress the clutch pedal (on vehicles equipped
with manual transaxle).

When your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or
more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.

When your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.

When the active stability control (ASC) starts operating.
Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 3-102. Also, the set speed driving may be deactivated as follow:

When the engine speed rises and approaches the tachome-
ter’s red zone (the red-colored part of the tachometer dial).
WARNING
!
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable
transmission (CVT), although the set speed driving
will be deactivated when shifting to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position, never move the selector lever to the
“N” (NEUTRAL) position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and could cause
a serious accident.
CAUTION
!
When the set speed driving is deactivated automati-
cally in any situation other than those listed above,
there may be a system malfunction.
Press the “ON OFF” switch to turn off the cruise
control and have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
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NOTE
In addition, the warning display is displayed on the infor-
mation screen in the multi-information display. Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure rec-
ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper
tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain

If a malfunction is detected in the tire pressure mon-
itoring system, the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light will blink for approximately 1 minute
and then remain continuously illuminated. The
warning light will issue further warnings each time
the engine is restarted as long as the malfunction
exists.
Check to see whether the warning light goes off after
few minutes driving.
If it then goes off during driving, there is no prob-
lem.
However, if the warning light does not go off, or if it
blinks again when the engine is restarted, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
In such situations, a malfunctioning of the system
may be preventing the monitoring of the tire pres-
sure. For safety reasons, when the warning light
appears while driving, avoid sudden braking, sharp
turning and high-speed driving.
CAUTION
!
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To permanently set the non-display mode1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position or put theoperation mode in ON.
2. Put the gearshift lever or the selector lever in the “R” posi- tion.
3. Press and hold down the switch (1) (for about 15 sec- onds).
While you keep the switch pressed, the orange indicator
(2) comes on. When the image goes off, the non-display
mode setting is completed.
To change the language of warning text (3)1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position or put theoperation mode in ON.
2. Put the gearshift lever or the selector lever in the “R” posi- tion.
3. Press and hold down the switch (1) to enter language selection mode (for 6 to 11 seconds).
In this mode, the image appears and the green indicator
(2) comes on.
4. Press the switch until the desired language appears on the display.
Each time you press the switch, the language will change
to the next one. When the warning text flashes, setting is
completed.
CAUTION
!
For safety reasons, do not perform the following
operations with the engine running.
CAUTION
!
For safety reasons, do not perform the following
operations with the engine running.
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