2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XL power steering

6-2 For emergencies
6If the vehicle breaks down
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder
and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder,
or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with
the hazard lights flashing, until you come to a safe stopping
place. Keep the flashers flashing.If the engine stops/failsIf the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering
and brakes, making these difficult to use.

The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not
grip well. The brake pedal will be harder to press than
usual.

Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel
will be hard to turn.When the engine fails at the intersectionGet help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the
vehicle and move it to a safe zone.
Jump-starting the engine
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or
dead, you can start it with the battery from another vehicle
using jumper cables.
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or brace-
lets that might make an accidental electrical contact.
2. Position the vehicles close enough together so that the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t
touching each other.
WA R N I N G
!
When using jumper cables to start a vehicle, follow
the procedures and be very cautious.
CAUTION
!
Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or tow-
ing. Vehicles with automatic transaxles cannot be
started this way. Also, there is more risk of an acci-
dent when a vehicle is being pushed or towed.
CAUTION
!
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt bat-
tery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, both systems
can be damaged.
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7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 12
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 16
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 20
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 24
Brake pedal free play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 33
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 34
Emission-control system maintenance. . . . . . . . . .7- 35General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 37
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 48
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 78
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 79
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 81
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-7
7 View of the engine compartment
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2.4 L models 3.0 L models
1- Power steering fluid reservoir
2- Air cleaner filter
3- Brake fluid tank
4- Engine coolant reserve tank
5- Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir
6- Engine oil level dipstick
7- Engine oil filler cap
8- Radiator cap
9- Automatic transaxle fluid level dipstick
10- Battery
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-21
7 Power steering fluid
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To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling.
Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is
always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on the
fluid reservoir and refill the fluid, if necessary.Fluid type
Battery
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The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting
and to keep the vehicle’s electrical system working properly.
Check the battery regularly.
If battery performance is suspect, have the battery and charging
system tested by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.NOTE
After replacing the battery, the electronic control system
data for the automatic transaxle, etc., will be erased.
As a result, shifting may be rough.
Shifting will become smoother after several changes in
speed.
Lubricant Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Power Steering Fluid
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Specifications
9-11
9 Capacity
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Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel
(approximate)
Front-wheel drive vehicles 16.6 gal (63 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2All-wheel drive vehicles 15.8 gal (60 L)
Engine oil
2.4 liter
Oil pan 4.5 qt (4.3 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark (“star-
burst” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, and API classification SN can
be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
3.0 liter
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Power Steering FluidAutomatic transaxle 8.7 qt (8.2 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine ATF - J3Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF - J4Transfer oil .50 qt (0.47 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5 SAE 80Differential
Rear axle .42 qt (0.4 L)Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5 SAE 80
Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2Engine coolant
{Includes .69 qt
(0.65 L) in
reserve tank}
Automatic transaxle 10.0 qt (9.5 L)
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant
Premium or equivalent*CVT 7.9 qt (7.5 L)
Washer fluid 4.8 qt (4.5 L) —
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Alphabetical index
3
Doors
Lock 3-54
Power door locks 3-58
Driving during cold weather 4-7
Driving precaution 4-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-237
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-5
,3-43
Electronically controlled 4WD system 3-115
Emission-control system maintenance 7-35
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-12
,9-11
Hood 7-4
MIVEC 3-34,3-42
,3-94
Oil and oil filter 7-8,9-11
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-2
Specification 9-9
Engine coolant temperature display 3-175
Engine hood 7-4
Exhaust system 7-38
F
Floor console box 3-281
Floor mat 4-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-16
,9-11
Brake fluid 9-11
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-18
,9-11
Engine coolant 7-12
,9-11
Engine oil 7-8
Power steering fluid 7-21
,9-11
Rear axle oil 7-19
Transfer oil 7-18
Washer fluid 7-19
,9-11
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-11
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Indicators 3-211
Replacement 7-62
Switch 3-227
Front seat adjustment 2-5
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-58
Front turn-signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-60
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Alphabetical index
5
L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-71
Link System 3-238
Loading information 4-9
Lower glove compartment light
Bulb capacity 7-51
Lubricants 9-11
Luggage floor box 3-284
Luggage hooks 3-291
M
Malfunction indicator light 3-212
Manual air conditioning 5-6
,5-16
MIVEC engine 3-34
,3-42
,3-94
Modification of your vehicle 1-6
Multi-information display 3-166O
Octane rating 1-2
Oil
Engine oil 9-11
Rear axle oil 9-11
Transfer oil 9-11
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-27
Outside rearview mirrors 3-87Overheating 6-5
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-81
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-58
Personal compartment 3-280
Polishing 7-83
Power brakes 3-130
Power outlet 3-271
Power steering
Fluid 7-21
,9-11
System 3-138
Power windows 3-72
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-10
R
Radiator cap 7-13
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player 5-46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD autochanger 5-
66
General information about your radio 5-137
Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-51
Replacement 7-73
Rear axle oil 7-19
,9-11
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Alphabetical index
7
Steering
Power steering fluid 7-21
,9-11
Tilt lock lever 3-82
Wheel lock 3-32
,3-91
Stop lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-65
Storage spaces 3-277
Sun visors 3-270
Sunroof 3-77
Super-all wheel control (S-AWC)
S-AWC control mode display 3-120
S-AWC control mode switch 3-119
S-AWC operation display 3-121
S-AWC warning display 3-122
Supplemental Restraint System 2-61
How the Supplemental Restraint System works 2-65
Maintenance service 2-85
T
Tail light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-65
Tailgate 3-61
Inside tailgate release 3-65
Tank capacity 9-11
Theft-alarm system 3-66
Timing belt 7-38Tire 7-24
Inflation pressure 7-27
Maintenance 7-29
Quality grading 8-2
Replacing tires and wheels 7-29
Rotation 7-30
Size (tire and wheel) 9-10
Snow tires 7-32
To change a tire 6-10
Tread wear indicator 7-30
Tire pressure monitoring system 3-151
Tires
Tire and loading information placard 9-4
Tire chains 7-32
Tools 6-7
Storage 6-7
Towing 6-25
Trailer towing 4-18
Transfer oil 7-18
,9-11
Turn signal light
Indicators 3-211
Lever 3-225
U
USB input terminal 3-264
How to connect an iPod 3-267
USB input terminal device
How to connect a USB memory 3-265
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