2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER engine overheat

Active stability control (ASC) Features and controls 5-91
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maneuvers. It works by
controlling the engine
output and the brake on each wheel.
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The ASC is automatically activated when theignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion. You can deactivate
the system by press-
ing down the “ASC OFF” switch for 3seconds or longer. When the ASC is deactivated, the indica- tor will turn on. To reactivate the ASC, momentarily press the “ASC OFF” switch; the indicator is turned off.
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NOTE
 The skid control func
tion operates
at speeds
of about 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher.
ASC OFF switch
CAUTION For safety reasons, the “ASC OFF” switch should be operated when your vehicle isstopped.  Be sure to keep the ASC on while driving in normal circumstances.NOTE
 Using the “ASC OFF” switch turns off both the stability control f
unction 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 suchsituations, 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 “mis-taken operation
protection function” will
activate and
the ASC will turn back on.
ASC operation display or ASC OFF indicator
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ASC operation displa
y/ASC indicator
The display/indicator will blink when the ASC is operating.
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ASC OFF indicator This indicator will turn on when the ASC is turned off with the “ASCOFF” switch.
CAUTION When display/indicator blinks, ASC is operating, which means th
at the road is slip-
pery or that your vehicle’s wheels are begin- ning to slip. If this happens, drive slower. If the temperature in the braking system con- tinues to increase due
to continuous brake
control on a slippery road surface, the indicator will blink. To prevent the brake system from overheating, the brake control of the traction control
function will be tem-
porarily suspended. Th
e engine control of
the traction control
function and normal
brake operation will not be affected. Park your vehicle in a safe place. When thetemperature in the braking system has come down, the indicator will be turned off and the traction control function will start operat- ing again.
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Multi Information display - Type 1
Features and controls 5-129
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Shows the amount of fuel remaining.
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When the fuel level runs low, the information screen switches to the interrupt display of the fuel remaining warning display and the mark(B) on the fuel remaini
ng display flashes. If
the warning display appe
ars, refuel as soon as
possible.
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Shows the temperature
outside the vehicle.
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Shows the total distance traveled.
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Shows the distance traveled between two points.
CAUTION If the engine is overh
eating, “ ” will blink.
In this case, the bar graph is on the red zone. Immediately park the ve
hicle in a safe place
and take the required measures. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
Fuel remaining display screen F- Full E- Empty
CAUTION Running out of gas could damage the cata- lytic converter. If the warning display appears, refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE
 It may take several se
conds to stabilize the
display after refilling the tank.  If fuel is added with
the ignition switch or
the operation mode in ON, the remaining fuel display may incorr
ectly indicate the fuel
level.  The arrow (A) indicates that the fuel tank filler door is located on
the left side of the
vehicle. (Refer to “F
illing the fuel tank” on
page 3-3.)
Fuel remaining warning display
NOTE
 On hills or curves, the display may be incor- rect due to the movement of fuel in the tank.
Outside temperature display screen
NOTE
 The display setting ca
n be changed to the
preferred units (°F or °C). Refer to “Changing the function settings” onpage 5-134.  Depending on factors such as the driving conditions, the displa
yed temperature may
vary from the actual outside temperature.
Odometer Trip odometer
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Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list (multi information display - Type 1) 5-154 Features and controls
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 There is a fault in the electronic immobilizer (Anti- theft starting system).
 Put the operation mode in OFF, and then start the engine again.If the warning is not cancel
led, please contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice.
 The driver’s door is open when the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF.
 Put the operation mode in OFF. Refer to “Changing the operation mode” on page 5-17.
 There is a fault in the steering wheel lock.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your
choice to have the system
checked.
 There is a fault in the electrical system.
Park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your
choice to have the system
checked.
 The engine is overheated.
Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures. Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
 The automatic transaxle or CVT fluid temperature is increased.
 Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective measures. Refer to “Automatic tr
ansaxle” on page 5-60.
Refer to “Continuously
variable transmission
(CVT)” on page 5-68.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Information screen display (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 1)
Features and controls 5-169
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This light comes on in red if the coolant tem- perature becomes excessively high.
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This light comes on when any door or the lift-gate is open or not completely closed. When the vehicle is moving at more than 5mph (8 km/h) and any door or the liftgate is open or ajar, a tone will sound 4 times to inform the driver that any door or the liftgate is not properly shut.
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This warning is displayed if the vehicle is being driven with the parking brake stillapplied. The warning light in the instrument cluster only comes on when the parking brake is applied.
High coolant temperature warning light - red (Vehicle equipped with the multi infor- mation display - Type 2)
CAUTION If the light comes on during vehicle opera- tion, it indicates that
the engine is possibly
overheating. Continue
d driving could make
the engine fail. Immedi
ately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and ta
ke appropriate action.
(Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.)NOTE
 The high coolant temp
erature warning light
may illuminate when
the vehicle has been
driven at high speeds or on hilly roads. This illuminating does not ne
cessarily indicate a
problem. It should stop if you keep theengine running for a whil
e or continue driv-
ing the vehicle.
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 2)
CAUTION Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warning light is off.NOTE
 When the interior light auto-cutout function is been activated, th
e light goes out automat-
ically after about 30 minutes. Refer to “Interior light
auto-cutout function
(dome light and other
lights)” on page 5-214.
Information screen display (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 1) Brake warning display
CAUTION If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking brake, the brakes will overheat, resulting in ineffectiv
e braking and possible
brake failure. If this warning is displayed, release the park- ing brake.
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Information screen display (Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - Type 1) 5-170 Features and controls
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the ope
ration mode is put in
ON, if the brake fluid is
low, this warning is
displayed. The warning light in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
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If there is a fault in the charging system, the warning display is di
splayed on the informa-
tion screen in the multi information display. The warning light in th
e instrument cluster
also illuminates.
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If the engine oil pressure drops while the engine is running, the
warning display is dis-
played on the information screen in the multi information display.
CAUTION If this warning stays on and does not go out while driving, there is
a danger of ineffective
braking. If this happens
, park the vehicle in a
safe place, and contac
t an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice. If the brake warning display, brake warning light, and the Anti-lock braking system warning light are illu
minated at the same
time, the braking forc
e distribution function
will not operate, so th
e vehicle may be desta-
bilized during sudden br
aking. Avoid sudden
braking and high-speed driving. Park thevehicle in a safe place,
and contact an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice. The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the following manner when
brake performance
is deteriorated.
• Confirm that the vehicle slows down whenyou press down on the brake pedal harderthan usual. In some cases, the brake pedalmay go all the way to the floor.• Should the brakes fail, use engine brakingto reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking brake. Depress the brake pedal to illuminate thestop lights to alert th
e vehicles behind you.
Charging system warning dis- play
CAUTION If warnings are displa
yed while the engine is
running, park your vehicl
e in a safe place as
soon as possible and c
ontact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.CAUTION
Oil pressure warning display
CAUTION If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil is low, or the oil level is normal but the warn-ing is displayed, th
e engine may overheat
and damage may result. If the warning is displayed while the engine is running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and check the engine oillevel. If this warning display comes on when the engine oil level is pr
oper, have your vehicle
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair fa
cility of your choice.
NOTE
The oil pressure wa
rning display does not
show the amount of oil. The oil level must bechecked using the dipstick.
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
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 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 6-15
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Hold 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 thetrailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up sl
owly and, if possible,
have someone guide you. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider than normal turns to help prevent the trailer from striking shoulders, curbs, roadsigns, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudde
n maneuvers. Signal
well in advance. Towing a trailer puts a
dditional burden on the
engine and transaxle,
which may cause over-
heating. Following ar
e some suggestions to
reduce overheating: When towing at high al
titudes, engine coolant
and automatic transaxle oil will overheat at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades,
your vehicle may show
signs similar to over-
heating. To avoid this
, let the engine run
while parked (preferably on level ground) with the automatic transaxle in the “P”(PARK) position for a few minutes before turning the engine off.  If the engine coolant temperature indica- tor flashes on the in
formation screen in
the multi-information display or the engine power drops suddenly, refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.
 If the warning display or warning display illuminates, re
fer to “Warning dis-
play” on page 5-62, 5-70.
Reduce speed and downshift before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t downshift, over using the brakes can cause reduced brake efficiency. You can tow in “D” (DRIVE) position. You may want to shift the selector lever to the 3rd or a lower position, under heavy loads or hillyconditions. Always place chocks or blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK)position. Avoid parki
ng on a hill with a
trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the following: 1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied. 2. Have someone plac
e chocks or blocks
under both the vehicle
and trailer wheels.
Backing up Making turns
CAUTION Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could cause the
trailer to come in contact
with the vehicle. Your
vehicle could be dam-
aged. Avoid making sharp turns while tow- ing a trailer.
Overheating
Cause of overheating
Solution
Air conditioning on Turn off Highway speeds Reduce speed Going up hills Select lower gear posi-
tion
Stop-and-go city traf- fic
With the vehicle stopped, shift to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and idle the engine at high idle.
Driving on hills Parking
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