2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER overheating

Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-15
6
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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For emergenciesIf the vehicle breaks down ................................................................8-2 Jump-starting the engine ...................................................................8-2 Engine overheating ...........................................................................8-4Jack and tools....................................................................................8-5 How to change a tire .........................................................................8-6 Towing ............................................................................................8-14Operation under adverse driving conditions
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
8
If you drive your vehicl
e with a low battery
charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, th
e engine may misfire.
This can cause the anti-lock braking system warning light to blink on
and off. This is only
due to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap- pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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When the engine is overheating, the warningwill be displayed in th
e instrument cluster as
follows.  The information screen in the multi infor- mation display will be interrupted and the engine coolant temp
erature warning dis-
play will appear. Also “ ” will blink. (Color liquid crystal display type)  The high coolant temperature warning lamp will illuminate.
(Mono-color liquid
crystal display type)
If these warnings are displayed:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment.3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turn
ing, stop the engine
immediately and cont
act an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the
battery from your
vehicle when the battery is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigarette
s, and flames away
from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps before charging the battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly
flush with water. If
electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thor
oughly with water,
and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
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Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-16 For emergencies
8
Release the parking brake. Set the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL)position.
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If your vehicle becomes
stuck in snow, sand,
or mud, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and tr
ansaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool thetransaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still
stuck after several rock-
ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truckservice.
 When driving on a road covered with snow or ice, use s
now tires. Tire chains
cannot be used on your vehicle. There may be state or local regulations aboutusing snow tires. Always check the regu- lations in your local area before using them. Refer to “Snow tires” on page 9-20and “Tire chains” on page 9-21.  Drive slowly. Do not make sudden starts or stops, sharp turns, or slam on the brakes.  Allow extra distance between your vehi- cle and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sudden braking.  If a skid occurs when the accelerator pedal is depressed, take your foot off the pedal. Steer gently in the direction of the skid. Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Hold the brake pedal down firmly and keep it depressed.Do not pump the brake pedal which will result in reduced braking performance.
Towing a front-wheel drive vehi- cle with front wheels off the ground (Type C) Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock
your vehicle out of a
stuck position, make sure that there are nopeople nearby. The
rocking motion can
make your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and inju
re any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTIONAvoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurtby driving into flood water. When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car
wash, water could get
into the brake discs and make them fail tem- porarily. In such cases, lightly press thebrake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brakepads or linings, then check them again. When driving in rain, a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface (hydroplaning). This loosens your tires’ grip on the road, making it difficult to steer orbrake properly. When driving on a wet road:• Drive your vehicle at a safe speed.• Do not drive on worn tires.• Always keep the tires at the correct infla-tion pressures.
On snowy or icy roads
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
9
To reduce the possibili
ty of catalytic con-
verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in the “Fuel selection”. Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter. Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables toproperly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such aswhen performing
diagnosti
c tests.
 Do not idle the engine
for a long time if it
is idling roughly or otherwise obviouslymalfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do notrace the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is noticeably low, or the engine has a malfunction such as with theignition, etc. If you are not able to stop driving immediately,
slow down and drive
for only a short time. Have your vehiclechecked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon
as possible.
 In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating.
If this occurs, stop
in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once
the engine is cool,
immediately take your
vehicle to a dealer
or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalyti
c converter can result
if your vehicle is not
kept in proper operating
condition. If the engine
malfunctions or mis-
fires, or if your vehi
cle performance suffers,
have it serviced promptly. Running your vehicle when it is
overheated may result in
damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come
in contact with a
hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the
vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle
......................
9-40
Outside of your vehicle
...................
9-41
Coat hook
........................................
5-222
Consumer information
........................
10-2
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
....
5-68 Fluid
....................................
9-11
, 11-7
Selector lever operation
...................
5-68
Selector le
ver positions
...................
5-71
Sports mode
...................................
5-72
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-8
, 11-7
Cruise control
.....................................
5-92
Cup holder
.......................................
5-218
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
.........................
9-33
, 9-36
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-184
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..................................
7-9
, 7-13
Digital clock
Time setting
...................................
7-44
Dimensions
........................................
11-4
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.......
5-174
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-23
Dome light (front)/Reading lights
.......
5-212
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Dome light (rear)
...............................
5-213
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-32
Power door locks
............................
5-34
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-5
Driving precaution
...............................
6-2
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
ECO mode switch
.............................
5-178
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-89
Electric rear window
defogger switch
..5-184
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-4
, 5-26
Electronically cont
rolled 4WD system
..5-75
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-22
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-8
, 11-7
Hood
...............................................
9-3
Malfunction indicator light
.............
5-167
MIVEC
.................................
5-24
, 5-60
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-6
, 11-7
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-2
Specification
...................................
11-6
Engine hood
.........................................
9-3
Engine switch
.....................................
5-16
Exhaust system
...................................
9-24
F
Floor console box
.............................
5-216
Floor mat
.............................................
6-3
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid
.......
9-10
, 11-7
Brake fluid
............................
9-12
, 11-7
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
...................................
9-11
, 11-7
Engine coolant
........................
9-8
, 11-7
Engine oil
...............................
9-6
, 11-7
Rear axle oil
..........................
9-12
, 11-7
Transfer oil
...........................
9-11
, 11-7
Washer fluid
.........................
9-12
, 11-7
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-7
Forward Collision Miti
gation System (FCM)
5-107 Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
..................................
5-12
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Indicators
.....................................
5-166
Replacement
..................................
9-36
Switch
.........................................
5-178
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Multi information display - Type 1
.....
5-121
Multi information display - Type 2
.....
5-140
O
Octane rating
........................................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
......................................
11-7
Rear axle oil
...................................
11-7
Transfer oil
....................................
11-7
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-16 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-55
Overheating
.........................................
8-4
P
Parking
................................................
6-6
Parking brake
.................................
5-52
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Replacement
..................................
9-35
Polishing
............................................
9-42
Power brakes
......................................
5-85
Power liftgate
.....................................
5-37
Power outlet
.....................................
5-211
Power windows
..................................
5-48
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
........................................
9-9
Radio
.................................................
7-15
General information
about your radio 7-48
Reading lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-32
Rear axle oil
..............................
9-12
, 11-7
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Replacement
...................................
9-37
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-30
Replacement
...................................
9-37
Rear-view camera
.............................
5-118
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-54
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-55
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-29
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-19
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Roof antenna
......................................
7-47
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control)
......
5-78
Seat belt
.............................................
4-17
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-23
Child restraint systems
....................
4-25
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-22Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-33
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-24
Seat belt force limitter
.....................
4-25
Seat belt pr
e-tensioners
...................
4-24
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-24
Seats
....................................................
4-2
Arm rest
..........................................
4-9
Front seats
.......................................
4-4
Head restraints
...............................
4-10
Heated seat
......................................
4-7
Making a cargo area
........................
4-12
Making a flat seat
...........................
4-16
Seat arrangement
..............................
4-3
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-4
Second row seats
..............................
4-8
Third row seats
...............................
4-10
Service brake
......................................
5-84
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Side turn-signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-30
Snow tires
..........................................
9-20
Spark plugs
........................................
9-22
Starting the engine
.....................
5-23
, 5-58
Steering
Steering wheel height and reach adjustment
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