2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Owners Manual

Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights. The combinations of
switch operations and
illuminated lights differ in accordance withthe following conditions.
[When the engine is started, and the parking brake is released] The daytime running light
s will be illumi-
nated: [When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running but the parking brake is not released] The engine starts when the lights are off.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
NOTE
 Do not leave the head
lights and ot
her lights
on for a long period of time when the engineis not running. The battery will run down.  When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the same as when window glass mists up
on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched on, the heat
will dry out the fog.
However, if water collects inside the light,have it checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Ty p e 1 Except for vehicles equipped with day- time running lights OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate, instru- ment panel lights and downlight on Headlights and other lights on
Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated The daytime running lights illumi- nated Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, licen
se plate, instru-
ment panel lights
and downlight on
Headlights and other lights onNOTE
 Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position orthe operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC.
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights. The combinations of
switch operations and
illuminated lights differ in accordance with the following conditions.
[When the engine is started, and the parking brake is released] The daytime running light
s will be illumi-
nated:
[When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running but the parking brake is not released] The engine starts when the lights are off.
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate, instru- ment panel lights and downlight on Headlights and
other lights on
Ty p e 2 Except for vehicles equipped with day- time running lights OFF All lights off
AUTO
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor- dance with outside light level. Parking, tail, front
and rear side-
marker lights, license plate, instru- ment panel lights
and downlight on
Headlights and other lights on
Vehicles equipped
with daytime running
lights OFF
The daytime runni
ng lights illumi-
nated
AUTO
The daytime runni
ng lights illumi-
natedHeadlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor- dance with outside light level. The daytime runni
ng lights illumi-
nated Parking, tail, front
and rear side-
marker lights, license plate, instru- ment panel lights
and downlight on
Headlights and other lights on
NOTE
 Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch isturned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position orthe operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC.OFF All lights off AUTO
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor- dance with outside light level. Parking, tail, front
and rear side-
marker lights, license plate, instru-ment panel lights and downlight on Headlights and other lights on
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 If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim- mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ] The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or
the key is removed
from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is opened. [For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key]The operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is opened.
NOTE
 The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con- trol can be adjusted.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System,
screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to the separate owner’s manual fordetails.  Do not place anything
on the automatic light
sensor (A), and do not
clean with a glass
cleaner.NOTE
 Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield.
NOTE
 If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the “AUTO”
position, manually
operate the switch. Have the system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other lights)
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 If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim- mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off afterabout 3 minutes. [Except for vehicles
equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y ] The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”or “ACC” position or the key is removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is not opened. [For vehicles equipped
with the F.A.S.T.-
key] The operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is not opened.
If the combination
headlights and dimmer
switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” posi- tion again after the engine is turned off, theabout 3-minute auto
-cutout function
described above will not
work. The lights (the
parking lights, tail lig
hts and license plate
lights) will stay on and will not turn off auto- matically.
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[When using a key to start the engine]If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “OFF” or “LOCK” or “ACC” position orremoved from the ignition switch while the lights are on, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the lights. [When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine] If the driver’s door is opened with the opera- tion mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if theoperation mode is changed to OFF while the lights are on, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the lights. In either case, the lights will turn off automat- ically and so will the tone. Or you can turn
the light switch to the “OFF” position to stop the tone.
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To change the headlights from high beam tolow beam and vice vers
a, pull the turn signal
lever to (1). Switch the headlights to low beam as a courtesy whenever there are oncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic moving ahead of you. An illuminated bluelight in the instrument
cluster indicates when
the headlights are on high beam.
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently toward you (2). The lights will
NOTE
 The light auto-cutout
function can be deacti-
vated. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustmentscan be made using sc
reen operations. For
further details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
When you want to keep the lights on: Headlight reminder buzzer
Dimmer (high/low beam change) Headlight flasher
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go back to normal when you let go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light onthe instrument panel.
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This function turns on
the front side-marker
and parking lights for
about 30 seconds after
the UNLOCK button on the remote controltransmitter is pressed when the combination headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO” position (f
or vehicles equipped
with the automatic light control). On vehicles equipped with the automatic light control (except for vehicles e
quipped with LDW), the
welcome light functi
on will operate only
when it is dark outside the vehicle.
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This function turns on the headlights in thelow beam setting for a
bout 30 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or“LOCK” position or the operation mode is put in OFF.
1. Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO”position (for vehicles
equipped with the
automatic light control). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or“LOCK” position or put the operation mode in OFF. Also, if a key was used to start the engine, rem
ove the key from the
ignition switch. 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or putting the operation mode in OFF, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
NOTE
 You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward you, even if the light switch isoff.  If you turn the lights off with the head lights set to high-beam illumi
nation, the headlights
are automatically returned to their low-beam setting when the light
switch is next turned
to the “ ” position.
Welcome light
NOTE
 While the welcome light function is operat- ing, perform one of
the following operations
to cancel the function. • Push the LOCK button on the remote con- trol transmitter. • Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position. • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion or put the operation mode in ON.
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The headlights can be set to come on in the low beam setting. • The welcome light f
unction can be deacti-
vated. For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer. On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operationscan be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details.
Coming home light
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Headlight leveling swit
ch (if so equipped)
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4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for about
30 seconds. After
the headlights go off, the headlights can be turned on again in the low beam setting for about 30 seconds by pulling the turnsignal lever toward you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” pos
ition or putting the
operation mode in OFF. To turn on the headlights again after 60 seconds of turn- ing the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “LOCK” position or putting the operation mode in OFF, repeat the process from step1.
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The direction of the headlight beam (the direction in which th
e light shines) alters
according to the number of people and theload in the vehicle. Lo
wer the headlight angle
if it is too high due to the number of people and/or the load in the vehicle so that the head-lights’ glare does not distract the drivers of approaching vehicles
. First set the light
switch to the “ ” position, then turn the headlight leveling switch knob to lower the beam. The greater the number on the head-light leveling switch knob, the lower the beam will point. Set the switch to the appropriate position sothat the headlight beam is level with the road.
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the lever in the “lane change” posi-
NOTE
 While the coming home light function is operating, perform one of the following operations to cancel the function. • Pull the turn signal lever toward you. • Turn the combination headlights and dim- mer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position or put the operation mode in ON. • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion or put the operation mode in ON.
 It is possible to modify functions as follows: • The time that the he
adlights remain on can
be changed. • The coming home light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motorsdealer.On vehicles equipped
with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System,
screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Headlight leveling switch
(if
so equipped)
NOTE
WA R N I N G To avoid distraction wh
ile driving, always
perform headlight adjustments beforevehicle operation.NOTE
 Start adjusting when the knob is at the “0” position (when the beam
is at its highest).
 Keep the knob in the “0” position except when using the knob to lower the headlight beam angle.  Always return the knob to the “0” position when the load is removed and the people have left the vehicle.
Turn signal lever
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tion (1). It will return to the neutral position when you let go. Use the full position (2)when making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral position when the turn is complete. There may be times when the leverdoes not return to th
e neutral position. This
usually happens when
the steering wheel is
turned only slightly. You
can easily return the
lever by hand. Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it, the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash three times.
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights. This is anemergency warning system and should not be
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the front and rear turn signallights are working properly.If this light flashes fast
er than usual, check
for a burned out turn signal light bulb or mal- functioning connecti
on in the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check
for a blown fuse or a
burned out bulb in the panel.Have the system inspected by your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.  It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustments can be made using sc
reen operations. For
further details, refer to the separate owner’smanual.
 It is possible to change the tone of a sound- ing buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.[Vehicle equipped with the multi informationdisplay - type 1] Refer to “Changing the turn-signal sound” on page 5-139.[Vehicle equipped with the multi information display - type 2] See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
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used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep working afte
r the ignition switch is
removed or the operation mode is put in OFF.
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ECO mode is an eco-driving support systemwhich automatically controls the engine, airconditioning system,
4WD system (if so
equipped) and S-AWC (if so equipped) to improve fuel efficiency.Refer to Electronically controlled 4WD sys- tem” on page 5-75. Refer to “S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Con-trol)” on page 5-78. Refer to “Automatic climate control air con- ditioner” on page 7-5. The ECO mode starts working by pressing the ECO mode switch when the ignition switch or operation mode is in ON. Push the switch again
and the ECO mode will
cancel.
While the ECO mode is working, an ECO mode indicator will be turned on.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on low beam. Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To
turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position.The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
NOTE
 If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
ECO mode switch
NOTE
Even if the ECO mode is operating, you can select normal operati
on of the air condi-
tioner.For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
 If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will
go out; they will illu-
minate again when the headlights are switched back to low beam.  If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotatingthe combination headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ”
position, and turning
the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi- tion.  Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, otherwise excessi
ve light glare may
temporarily blind oncom
ing vehicle drivers.
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