2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER light

Interior lights
Features and controls 5-213
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2- (OFF) The dome light stays off regardless of any door or the liftgate being opened or closed.
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Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press the lens (A), the light on the side that is pressed illuminates; when youpress the lens (A) agai
n, the light goes out.
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The doors and the liftgate are closed and the power door lock function is used to lock the doors. The keyless entry system remote con- trol transmitter is used to lock the doors. In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift- gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
 When the engine is
started using the key
while the doors and liftgate are closed, if youremove the key, the dom
e light will illumi-
nate for approximately 30 seconds then go off.  When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate areclosed, if the operation
mode is put in OFF,
the dome light will illuminate for approxi- mately 30 seconds and then go off.  The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu- nication System, adjustments can be madeusing screen operations.
For details, refer to
the separate owner’s manual.
Reading lights Dome light (rear)
1- (ON) The dome light illumin
ates regardless of
any door or the liftgate being opened or closed. 2- (
)
When any of the doors or the liftgate is opened, the dome li
ght illuminates;
when any of them are closed, the domelight goes off after approximately 30 sec- onds. However, the li
ght goes off imme-
diately if:  The door and the liftgate are closed while the ignition switch is in the“ON” position or the operation mode is in ON.  The driver’s door is closed while the its lock knob is in the lock position, after all the other doors are closed.  The door and the liftgate are closed and the power door lock function is used to lock the doors.  The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is used to lock the doors.  In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift- gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.- key.
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Interior lights 5-214 Features and controls
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3- (OFF) The dome light stays off regardless of anydoor or the liftgate being opened or closed.
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1- (ON) The cargo room light illuminates regard- less of the liftgate being opened or closed.2- (
)
When the liftgate is opened, the cargo room light illuminates;
when it is closed,
it goes out. 3- (OFF) The cargo room light
stays out regardless
of the liftgate bei
ng opened or closed.
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If interior lights are left on with the igni- tion switch in the “LOCK” position or the operation mode in OFF, the lights go off automatically after approximately 30 min-utes.  The lights come on again if the ignition switch or the engine
switch is operated, if
any door or liftgate is opened or closed, or if the keyless entry or F.A.S.T.-key isoperated.
NOTE
 When the engine is started using the key while the doors and liftga
te are closed, if you
remove the key, the do
me light will illumi-
nate for approximately 30 seconds then go off.  When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate are closed, if the operation mode is put in OFF,the dome light will il
luminate for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and then go off.  When the dome light switch is in the “ON” position, the light will not go off, even when all the doors and the liftgate are closed.  The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu- nication System, adju
stments can be made
using screen operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
Cargo room light
Interior light auto-cutout func- tion (dome light and other lights)
NOTE
 The interior light auto
-cutout function can be
deactivated. The time until the lights auto- matically go off can be
adjusted. See your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer fordetails. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustmentscan be made using sc
reen operations. For
details, refer to the
separate owner’s manual.
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Storage spaces
Features and controls 5-215
5
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To open, pull the lever (A).
Storage spaces
CAUTION Never leave lighters,
carbonated drink cans,
or spectacles in the cabin when parking thevehicle in hot suns
hine. The cabin will
become extremely hot,
so lighters and other
flammable items may catch fire andunopened drink cans (i
ncluding beer cans)
may rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic spectacle
lenses and other spec-
tacle parts that ar
e made of plastic.
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space could ot
herwise cause injuries
during a sudden stop.NOTE
 Do not leave valuables
in any storage space
when leaving the vehicle.
1- Luggage floor box 2- Floor console box 3- Glove compartment
Glove compartment
WA R N I N G An open glove compartment door can cause a serious injury or death to the frontpassenger in an accident, even if the pas- senger is wearing his/
her seat be
lt. Always
keep the glove comp
artment door closed
when driving.NOTE
 When the lights are illuminated with the light switch in the “ ”, “ ”or “AUTO” position (vehicles with
automatic light con-
trol), the glove compartment light illumi- nates.
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Vehicle preparation before driving 6-4 Driving safety
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the following:  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 the liftgate are locked. Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while keep
ing good visibility,
and good control of the steering wheel,brakes, accelerator,
and controls. Check
the instrument panel
indicators and multi-
information display for any possible prob-lem.  Similarly, the front
passenger seat should
also be moved as far back as possible. Make sure that infa
nts and small children
are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower swit
ch on high. You should
be able to feel the air blowing against thewindshield. Refer to “Defrosti
ng or defogging (wind-
shield, door windows)” on page 7-13 Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. 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 heavilyworn out. As your vehicle is equi
pped with a tire pres-
sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, only, be performed by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn
signal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check 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 imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s sa
fety equipment, and
your safest driving, ca
nnot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, ifyou 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 mir- rors, blind spots, and use your turn-signal light. While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyc
lists, and pedestrians.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires Lights
Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
6
 Always obey applicab
le laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Alwaysleave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.  If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle re
gistration laws and
make sure you will be able to get the right fuel.
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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 powerlevel may drop beca
use more power is
used for cold starting and driving. Before driving the vehicle, check to see ifthe engine runs at the proper speed and if the headlights are as
bright as normally.
Charge or replace the battery if necessary.During extreme cold weather, it is possi- ble that a very low battery could freeze.
 Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-uptime to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly. Stay at low speeds at first so that thetransaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all lubrication points. Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine
overheating, add Mit-
subishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent.Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-8.
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All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice at regular inter-
vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately
after starting, espe-
cially when the brakes are wet, to confirmthey work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent normal braking after driv-ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by drivi
ng slowly while lightly
depressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such
conditions, pay close
attention to surrounding vehicles and to the condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal andcheck how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by downshifting while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives o
ff explosive hydrogen
gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause serious injury or death.Always wear protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working with your battery, or let a skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
6
Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make sure it is installed at a height that is compati- ble with the trailer.Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue load throughout the frame. A safety chain must al
ways be used between
the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf- ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain
should cross under the trailer tongue to pre- vent the tongue from dropping to the groundin case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety chai
n procedures, consult
your authorized Mitsub
ishi Motors dealer.
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-UAL”. Especially important in trailer operation are manual transaxle oil, automatic transaxle fluid, engine oi
l, rear axle oil, belt,
cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual. For details, please refer to the “Vehicle careand maintenance” section. Check periodically to se
e that all hitch nuts
and bolts are tight.
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any trailer having a total we
ight of 1,250 lbs (567
kg) or more (2400 models), 1,400 lbs (635kg) or more (3000 mode
ls) be equipped with
its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric br
akes, be sure they are
electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat- ter how successful it
may seem, any attempt
to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic system will lower braking effec- tiveness and create a potential hazard. Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state,
and local regulations.
Check with your local
recreational vehicle
dealer for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehi-cle. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you should have a qualified tech- nician install a suitable
connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehi-
Trailer hitches
WA R N I N GIf you make any holes in the body of your vehicle for installing
a trailer hitch, be
sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If
you don’t seal them,
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to “Exhaust system” on page 9-24.NOTE
 Mitsubishi Motors recommends that sway control be used whenever you are towing, to improve towing stability. For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer.
Safety chains
CAUTIONNever tow a trailer wi
thout using a safety
chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If the
coupling unit or hitch
ball experiences a probl
em, the trailer may
separate from
your vehicle.
Maintenance when trailer tow- ing
Trailer brakes Trailer lights
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Automatic climate cont
rol air conditioner
Comfort controls 7-9
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To change the amount of air flowing from the vents, press the MODE switch. Each time the MODE switch is pressed, the mode changesto the next one in the following sequence: “”
 “”
 “”
 “”
 “”.
The selected mode is shown in the display (A). Refer to “Changing the mode selection”on page 7-3.
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When this switch is pressed, the mode changes to the “ ” mode. The indicator light (A) will come on. The selected mode is shown in the display (B). Refer to “Changingthe mode selection” on page 7-3.
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Normally, use the outside
air position to keep
the windshield and side
windows clear and to
quickly remove fog or frost from the wind-shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch.  Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF} Outside air is introduced into the passen- ger compartment.  Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON} Air is recirculated
inside the passenger
compartment.
When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection is controlled automatically. When the air conditioning turns
off, the air selection
Mode switch
Defogger switch
NOTE
When the defogger switch is pressed, the air conditioning system au
tomatically operates
and outside air (as oppos
ed to recirculated
air) is selected. This automatic switchingcontrol is carried out to prevent misting of the windows even if “Disable automatic air conditioning control” or
“Disable automatic
air control” is set. Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning sw
itch (Changing the
function setting)” on pa
ge 7-11, “Personaliz-
ing the air selection
(Changing the function
setting)” on page 7-10.
Air selection switch
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Automatic climate cont
rol air conditioner
7-10 Comfort controls
7
automatically goes back
to the outside posi-
tion.If high cooling performanc
e is desired, or if
the outside air is dusty
or contaminated in
some way, use the
recirculat
ion position.
Switch to the outside position every now and then to keep the windows from fogging up.
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You can change the following functions to match your preference.
 Enable automatic air control: When the AUTO switch is pressed, the airselection switch will also be automatically controlled.  Disable automatic air control: Even when the AUTO switch is pressed,the air selection switch will not be auto- matically controlled.  Changing the settings Press the air selection switch for approxi- mately 10 seconds or longer. When the setting has changed, the systemwill beep and the indi
cator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep
three times and the indicator light will flash three times. • When the setting has changed from dis-abled to enabled, the system will beep two times and the indicator light will flash three times.On vehicles equippe
d with Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, screen operations can also be
used to change the
setting. Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn on. The “ ” indicator will be shown in the display (A). Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicatorgoes off.
CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up.NOTE
 If the mode selection
is set “ ” position,
you cannot turn the ai
r conditioner off or
select the recirc
ulation position.
This prevents the windows from fogging up.  When the engine coolan
t temperature rises to
a certain level, the air selection is automati-cally switched to the
recirculation position
and the indicator light
(A) comes on. At this
time, the system will not switch to the out-side position even if
the air selection switch
is pushed.

Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)
NOTE
 The factory setting is
“Enable automatic air
control”.
 When the defogger switch is pressed, the air selection will automati
cally change to the
outside air position, even if the system is setto “Disable automatic air control”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
Air conditioning switch
NOTE
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