2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ECU

Cargo area cover (if so equipped) 5-220 Features and controls
5
1. Pull out the spring-loaded cover and insert it in the mounting grooves (A) on both sides. 2. Remove the cover from the mounting grooves, and the cover will be rolled back into the retracted position.
There are 2 installation holes (B) for the cargo area cover. 1. Move one of the sliders (C) toward the inside of the vehicle, and fit the protrud- ing portion (D) into the installation hole that is to be used. Move the oppositeslider in the same fashion.
2. After changing the position, gently shake the entire cargo area cover to make sure itis securely retained.
To u s e
NOTE
 Do not place anything on the cargo area cover.
To change position
NOTE
 If the second row seat
touches the cargo area
cover, move the cargo
area cover rearward.
The cargo area cover co
uld be damaged if it
supports the seatback of the second row seats.
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Assist grips
Features and controls 5-221
5
1. Roll back the cargo area cover. 2. Move one of the sliders (C) toward the inside of the vehicle and lift it to remove the cargo area cover.
To refit the cargo area cover, follow the removal steps in reverse. Gently shake theentire cargo area cover after fitting it to make sure it is securely retained.
The cover can be fitted
at the indicated posi-
tion when not in use.Raise the luggage floor board and store the cover.
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The assist grips (located above the doors onthe headliner) are not designed to support body weight. They are intended for use onlywhile seated in the vehicle.
To remove To refit
To store
(if so equipped)
NOTE
 On vehicles with premium sound system, you can not use this storing position.
Assist grips
CAUTION Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out of the vehicle.
The assist grips could
detach causing you to fall.
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Coat hooks 5-222 Features and controls
5
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There is a coat hook on the second row seat assist grip.
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There are hooks on the sides of the luggagearea for use in securing luggage.
Coat hooks
WA R N I N G Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object on the coat hook. If the cur-tain airbag was activated, any such item could be propelled aw
ay with great force
and could prevent th
e curtain airbag from
inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there are no heavy or sharpobjects in the pocket
s of clothes that you
hang on the coat hook.
Luggage hooks
CAUTION Do not load the luggage higher than the top of the seatback.Be sure that luggage
is firmly secured.
Restricted rear vision
or flying objects enter-
ing the passenger compartment during sud-den braking could result in a serious accident.
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Floor mat
Driving safety 6-3
6
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The original equipment floor mat provided with your vehicle was
specifically designed
for your vehicle.Always properly positio
n the floor mat and
assure it does not inte
rfere with operation of
the pedals. Always use the retaining clip onthe driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help prevent the floor mat from moving forward and possi- bly interfering with the operation of the ped- als. To prevent the floor mat from movingforward and possibly interfering with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi genuine floor mats are recommended.
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of thefloorboard.2. Align the floor mat with the installation holes over the retaining clips.
3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
Floor mat To install the floor mat
NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips may vary depending on the vehicle model.WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the
wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with the operation of the pedals. Interference withthe pedals can cause unintended accelera- tion and/or increased stopping distances resulting in a cras
h and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the reta
ining clip on the
driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. Always install the mat with the correct side facing down.
 Never install a second mat over or under an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle ev
en if it is a Mit-
subishi genuine floor mat. Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips.If you remove the fl
oor mat while clean-
ing the inside of you
r vehicle or for any
other reason, always
check the condition
of the floor mat afte
r it has been rein-
stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theengine off, check that
the floor mat is not
interfering with the pedals by depressingthe pedals fully.WA R N I N G
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-11
6
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When installing the roof carrier, use the pro- vided brackets. The brackets are located under each cover. Slide each cover toward
the front of the vehi-
cle to remove it.
Install the covers by performing the removal step in reverse.
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Towing a trailer will adversely affect your vehicle’s handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel con-sumption, etc.). If you do tow a trailer
with this vehicle, be
sure to use proper e
quipment and cautious
steering and braking for safe driving. Never exceed the vehi
cle capacity weight,
maximum trailer weight (A), maximum
 Before driving and after traveling a short dis- tance, always check the load to make sure itis securely fastened to the roof carrier.Stop the vehicle periodi
cally and check that
the load remains secure. If the load is not secure, it could fall from the vehicle anddamage your vehicle,
another vehicle or cre-
ate a road hazard.NOTE
 To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in use.  Before using an automatic car wash, check with the attendant to determine if the roofcarrier should be removed.
Roof carrier mounting bracket cover
(if so equipped)
To remove the covers

CAUTION
To install the covers

Trailer towing
CAUTION Do not lose control of your vehicle when towing a trailer.• Always use proper equipment.• Always drive carefully Damage to your vehicle caused by improper equipment or driving is not covered by your warranty.
Weight limits
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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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Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) 7-20 Comfort controls
7
 Discs that have not
been finalized cannot
be played back. Even if recorded using the correct format on a recorder or computer, application software settings and environments; discpeculiarities, damage,
or marking; or dirt
or condensation on the lens inside the product may render the disc unplayable. Depending on the disc
, some functions
may not be used, or the disc may not play back.  Do not use discs with cracks or warps.  If the disc has sticke
rs affixed, remains
from removed stickers, or affixed adhe- sive, then do not use the disc.  Discs that have decora
tive labels or stick-
ers may not be used.
This product will play
back audio CDs, how-
ever please be aware of the following points regarding CD standards.  Ensure that you use discs with on the label surface.  Playback of other than standard CDs is not guaranteed. Even
if the audio can be
played back, the audio quality cannot beguaranteed.  When playing back other than standard CDs, the following may occur.
• There may be noise during playback. • There may be jumping in the audio.• The disc may not be recognized. • The first track may not be played back. • It may take longer than usual until startof playback of tracks. • Playback may start from within the track.• Some parts may not be played back. • Tracks may freeze during playback. • Tracks may be displayed erroneously.
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This product can play back MP3/WMA/AACformat audio files recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, and USB devices. There are limitations on the files and media that can be used, therefore read the followingprior to recording MP3/WMA/AAC format audio files on discs or USB devices. Additionally, ensure y
ou read the user manu-
als for your CD-R/RW drive and the writing software, and ensure these are used correctly. If the MP3/WMA/AAC
format audio files
includes title informati
on or other data, then
this can be displayed.
Nonstandard CDs
Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
CAUTION CD-ROM and CD-R/RW media can only play back MP3 fo
rmat audio files.
Actions such as copying audio CDs or files and either distributing these to others for free or for charge, or uploading files via the Inter-net or other means to servers is an infringe- ment of the law. Do not append the file
extensions “.mp3”,
“.wma”, or “.m4a”, to other than MP3/WMA/AAC format
files. Playing back
discs with these types of files recorded upon them may cause the files to be incorrectly identified for playback, which may lead toloud noise, resulting in speaker damage or accident.NOTE
 Depending on the condition of the disc recorder or recording software used, correctplayback may not be po
ssible. In these cases,
refer to the user manual for your product or software.  Depending on your computer’s operating system, version, softwa
re, or settings, files
may not have a file
extension appended. In
these cases, append
the file extensions
“.mp3”, “.wma”, or “.m4a” when copying the files.  Files larger than 2GB in size cannot be played back.
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Antenna
Comfort controls 7-47
7
Here is a list of symptoms, causes and respons
es if you think something
is not working properly.
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Turn the pole (A) countercl
ockwise. Screw the pole (A) clockwise into the base
(B) until it is securely retained.
If You Think Something Is Not Working Properly...
Symptoms
Cause
Response
There is no sound or quiet sound.
The volume is turned to its minimum. Adjust the volume.
 “Adjust Volume” (P.7-25)
The balance or fader is turned to
one side. Adjust the balance or fader.
 “Adjust Audio Quality and
Volume Balance” (P.7-41)
The disc cannot be inserted.
A disc is already in the product. Eject the disc.
 “Insert/Eject Discs” (P.7-25)
There is no disc in
the product, but the prod-
uct says it is loading.
Press the eject button once.  “Insert/Eject Discs” (P.7-25)
The disc cannot be played. The
disc is inserted up
side down. Insert with
the label side up.
The disc has condensation on it
. Wait a while before inserting.
The disc is dirty. Clean the
read surface of the disc.
The sound skips in the same place.
The disc is damaged or dirty. Check the disc.
There is no sound, even if the disc is inserted.
Damage to or dirt on the disc means that its data cannot be read.
Check the disc. Additionally, if using CD-R/RW discs, their charac- teristics may render them
unable to be played.
Antenna Roof antenna
To r e m o v e
To install
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