2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER transmission

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped) 5-74 Features and controls
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The CVT will automatically downshift.
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stationary with the servicebrake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position a
nd apply the parking
brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the service brake.Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure that
the selector lever is in
“D” (DRIVE) position or Sports mode posi-tion.
Operation of the CVT

CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the
CVT is engaged, especi
ally when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning operating.Do not release the br
ake pedal until you are
ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times. Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads.
 Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance with driving condi-tions.Never coast downhill backward in the driv- ing shift position {“D” (DRIVE), “DS” (DOWN SHIFT & SPORTY DRVING), “L”(LOW) position or sports mode} or coast forward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and increased brake pedaland steering effort could
lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary. This can damage the CVT. Also, when you depress
the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever in th
e “D” (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Passing acceleration

CAUTION
NOTE
 In sports mode, downshi
fts do not take place
when the accelerator is depressed all the wayto the floor.
Waiting

CAUTION To avoid transmission
overheating, never try
to keep your vehicle st
ationary on a hill by
using the accelerator
pedal. Always apply
the parking brake and/or service brake. Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle is stationary. Unexpected acceler- ation may occur if the selector lever is in aposition other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
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Electronically controlled 4WD system (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-75
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To park the vehicle, fi
rst bring it to a com-
plete stop, fully engage the parking brake, and then move the sele
ctor lever to the “P”
(PARK) position. If the CVT does not shift while driving, or your vehicle does not pick up enough speed when starting on an uphill slope, it may be that there is something unusual happening inthe transmission, causi
ng a safety device to
activate. Have your ve
hicle checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or arepair facility of your c
hoice as soon as possi-
ble.
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The electronically controlled 4WD systemhelps improve accelera
tion and vehicle stabil-
ity by controlling the fr
ont-rear distribution of
driving torque using th
e electronic control
coupling in the rear differential assembly.
Select the drive mode from the following 3 types to suit the driving conditions.
Parking

When the CVT makes no speed change

NOTE
 [For vehicles equipped with mono-color liq- uid crystal display meter]When the selector le
ver position indicator
blinks while you are driving, there could be a malfunction in the automatic transmission system or CVT fluid
temperature becomes
abnormally high. [For vehicles equipped with color liquid crystal display meter] When the warning display and “SLOW DOWN” or the wa
rning display and
“SERVICE REQUIRED” appear on the information screen in the multi-informationdisplay, there could be
a malfunction in the
CVT. Refer to “Continuously variable trans- mission (CVT): Warning display” on page5-70.
Electronically controlled 4WD system
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 If the parking brake lever is pulled up while the vehicle is moving, the front-rear distribu-tion of driving torque control will turn OFFwhich will allow the rear wheels to lock eas- ier.
Drive mode

Drive mode
Function
4WD ECO
this is most fuel efficient modeNormal operation is 2WD, but 4WD will engage in the event of wheel slip.
4WD AUTO
All driving is in 4WD and the distribution of traction torque to each wheel is automatically controlled depending on the driving conditions.
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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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Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list (multi information display - Type 1) 5-156 Features and controls
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 There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the pre-tensioner system.
 Contact an authorized Mits
ubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your c
hoice to have the system
checked, immediately. Refer to “SRS airbag/Pre-t
ensioner system warning”
on page 4-39.
 There is a fault in the Active stability control (ASC).
Contact an authorized Mits
ubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your c
hoice to have the system
checked.Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 5-90.
 There is a fault in the Hill start assist.
Have the vehicle checked at
an authorized Mitsubi-
shi Motors dealer or a repa
ir facility of your choice.
Refer to “Hill start assist” on page 5-85.
 There is a fault in the electronically controlled 4WD system.
 Contact an authorized Mits
ubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your c
hoice to have the system
checked.Refer to “Electronically c
ontrolled 4WD system” on
page 5-75.
 There is a fault in the automatic transaxle or CVT.
Contact an authorized Mits
ubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your c
hoice to have the system
checked.Refer to “Automatic tr
ansaxle” on page 5-60.
Refer to “Continuously
variable transmission
(CVT)” on page 5-68.
 The electronically controlled 4WD
system is hot. Refer to “Electr
onically controlled
4WD system” on
page 5-75.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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Warning lights
Features and controls 5-167
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This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON.When the engine is started, the light should go off a few seconds later. A warning is also displayed in the multi information display. The warning light also illuminates after start- ing the engine under the following condi-tions.  When the parking brake is still applied.  When the brake fluid level is low.  When the brake system circuit is not working properly.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and parking brake applied, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that theparking brake is not properly release. Before driving, be sure
that the parking brake
is fully released and
brake warning light is
off.
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This indicator is a part
of the onboard diag-
nostic (OBD) system which monitors the emissions, engine control system or auto- matic transaxle cont
rol system/continuously
variable transmission
(CVT) control system.
If a problem is detected in one of these sys- tems, this indicator illuminates or flashes. When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put inON, this indicator
normally comes on and
goes off after the engine has started. This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. If thisindicator comes on and stays on after refuel- ing, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly tightened. (Turn the cap clockwiseuntil you hear clicking sounds.) If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights up while driving, have thesystem checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
Warning lights Brake warning light and buzzer
CAUTIONIf the brake warning light and the Anti-lock braking system warning
light are illuminated
at the same time, the braking force distribu-tion function will not ope
rate, so the vehicle
may be destabilized during sudden braking under the following conditions.• When the brake warning light does not goout even when the parking brake isreleased.• When the brake warning light stays onwhile driving.• If the above occurs, avoid sudden brakingand high-speed driving. Park the vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized Mit- subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility ofyour choice as soon as possible.
 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 harder than 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 peda
l to illuminate the
stop lights to alert
the vehicles
behind you.
Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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General information about your radio 7-48 Comfort controls
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Your vehicle’s radio receives both AM and FM stations. The quality of your reception is affected by distance, obstacles, an
d signal interference.
FM signals do not follow the earth surface nor are they reflected by the upper atmo- sphere. For this reason,
FM broadcasts cannot
be received over long distances. AM signalsfollow the earth’s surface and are reflected by the upper atmosphere. For this reason, AM broadcasts can be received over longer dis-tances. Because of the limited
range of FM signals
and the way FM waves transmit, you may experience weak or fading FM reception. When the broadcast is blocked by mountainsor similar obstructions,
reception can be dis-
turbed.
The reason why one can hear FM but not AM in parking garages, unde
r bridges etc., is that
FM signals, unlike AM
signals, are reflected
by solid objects such
as buildings, etc.
Because FM signals are easily reflected by buildings, this can also
cause reception dis-
turbances.The direct signal from
the broadcast station
reaches the antenna slightly before the reflected signal. This
time difference may
cause some reception di
sturbance or flutter.
This problem occurs primarily in urban areas.
NOTE
 Be sure to remove the roof antenna in the following cases: • When using an automatic car wash • When covering your vehicle with a car cover • When driving into a structure that has a low ceiling.
General information about your radio
Signal transmission Weak reception (fading) FM AM 25 to 40 mile radius (40 to 64 km)
100 mile radius (160 km)
Reflection
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ...........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ............................................................................9-2 Engine hood ......................................................................................9-3View of the engine compartment ......................................................9-5 Engine oil and oil filter .....................................................................9-6 Engine coolant ..................................................................................9-8Air cleaner filter................................................................................9-9 Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) .....................................9-10 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . 9-11
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) ............................................ 9-11 Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) ..........................................9-12 Washer fluid ....................................................................................9-12Brake fluid ......................................................................................9-12 Battery.............................................................................................9-13 Tires ................................................................................................9-14Brake pedal free play ......................................................................9-21 Parking brake .................................................................................9-21 Wiper blades ...................................................................................9-21Emission-control system maintenance ...........................................9-22 General maintenance ......................................................................9-23 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-24Fusible links ....................................................................................9-25 Fuses ...............................................................................................9-25 Replacement of light bulbs .............................................................9-29Vehicle care precautions .................................................................9-39 Cleaning the inside of your
vehicle ............
...........
...........
.........
.....9-40
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle ......
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.......9-41
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
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1. With the brake pedal fully depressed and the engine idling,
select each gear
momentarily, ending with the selectorlever in the “P” (PARK) position. 2. The fluid level should be at the HOT mark, but never a
bove the HOT mark
when the engine is warmed up. Add or drain fluid to get to the correct level. 3. Make certain that the dipstick cap is installed properly to
keep dirt and water
out of the transaxle.
Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine ATF- J3” transaxle fluid to
ensure optimum trans-
axle performance. Mitsubishi Motors Cor
poration does not rec-
ommend the addition of
any fluid additives to
the transaxle.
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The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be maintained and serviced byan authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It is impor-tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level.
Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti- mum transmission performance. Do not use any fluid additives to the trans- mission.
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Whenever the transfer oil level is checked,add oil as necessary to
maintain the proper
level. Fill with the oil according to the table below.
Procedure for checking the fluid level

WA R N I N G Transaxle fluid is extremely flammable and poisonous. Do not spill fluid when adding or draining.
Good (Hot)
Fluid type

CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)
Fluid type

Special additives

Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) Fluid type Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5
Viscosity range
SAE 80
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