2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV Warning

ItemDisplayBuzzerNote (Solution)Door ajar prevention
systemInner buzzer sounds
once
Outer buzzer sounds
about 3 seconds inter-
mittentlyWhen the operation mode in OFF, if you try to lock the doors
and tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch with one of the
doors or the tailgate not completely closed, a warning is issued
and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.Operation mode OFF re-
minder systemInner buzzer sounds
once
Outer buzzer sounds
about 3 seconds inter-
mittentlyWhen the operation mode is in any mode other than OFF, if you
close all the doors and the tailgate then try to lock the doors and
tailgate by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/
unlock switch, or the tailgate LOCK switch, a warning is issued and you cannot lock the doors and tailgate.

To operate without using the
keyless operation function
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Emergency key
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The emergency key is built into the keyless operation key. If the keyless operation func-
tion cannot be used, for example because the keyless operation key battery has worn out or the vehicle battery is flat, you can lock and
unlock the driver’s door and start the engine
with the emergency key.
To use the emergency key (A), unlock the lock knob (B) and remove it from the keyless
operation key (C).
Refer to “Doors” on page 4-14, or “If the
keyless operation key is not operating proper- ly” on page 7-12.NOTEl Only use the emergency key for emergen-
cies. If the keyless operation key batterywears out, replace it as quickly as possible
so that you can use the keyless operation
key.
l After using the emergency key, always re-
turn it into the keyless operation key.Doors
E00300402291CAUTIONlMake sure the doors are closed: driving with
doors not completely closed is dangerous.
l Never leave children in the vehicle unatten-
ded.
Doors
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NOTElIt is possible to adjust the time between
pressing the UNLOCK switch (B) on the re- mote control switch or the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch (C) and automatic locking. For details, please con-
tact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS), screen operations can be used to make theadjustment. Refer to the separate owner’s
manual for details.
l It is possible to lock the doors and tailgate
and set the Dead Lock System at the same time with a single push of the LOCK switch (A) on the remote control switch, the driv-
er’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (C), or the tailgate lock switch (D).
For details, please contact a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point.Testing the system
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Open all of the door windows, then set the
Dead Lock System.
(Refer to “Setting the system” on page 4-17.)
After setting the Dead Lock System, reach into the vehicle through a window and con-
firm that you cannot unlock the doors using
the lock knobs.
NOTEl If you need advice on how to set the Dead
Lock System, please contact a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorized Service Point.“Child-protection” rear
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1- Lock
2- Unlock
Child protection helps prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally from the in- side.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the
rear door cannot be opened using the inside handle, but only with the outside handle.
If the lever is set to the “Unlock” position,
the child protection mechanism does not
function.
CAUTIONl When driving with a child in the rear seat,
please use the child protection to prevent ac-
cidental door opening which may cause an accident.Tailgate*
E00301401220WARNINGlIt is dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
l When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
“Child-protection” rear doors
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NOTE•Do not tie string, etc., around the gas
struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.Electric tailgate*
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Before operating the electric tailgate, unlockthe tailgate by using the keyless entry system,keyless operation system, or the central door
locks.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 4-03 , “Keyless operation system” on page
4-06, or “Central door locks” on page 4-16.
Operating the electric tailgate
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WARNINGl The luggage area was not designed for
people to ride in it. Do not let your chil-
dren ride in or play in the luggage area.
Riding or playing in the luggage area
could result in a serious accident.
l Before driving, make sure the electric tail-
gate is securely closed.
If you drive with the tailgate open, there is a danger of exhaust gas entering the ve-
hicle and causing carbon monoxide poi- soning.
l For safety’s sake, the electric tailgate
should be operated by adults and not chil- dren.
l When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
Make sure the electric tailgate is com-
pletely open before loading and unloading luggage.CAUTIONl Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage.
The heat from the exhaust could cause burns.CAUTIONl Before driving, make sure the electric tail-
gate is closed properly. If the tailgate opens when driving, luggage could fall onto theroad and cause an accident.
l Do not install accessories other than
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE parts
on the electric tailgate. Some accessories could be too heavy, causing the drop preven-
tion mechanism to operate.
l When closing the electric tailgate, make sure
there is no foreign matter around the striker (A).
If foreign matter gets into the striker it could
prevent the electric tailgate from closing normally.NOTEl When opening and closing the electric tail-
gate, do not place your hands near the arm(B).
Electric tailgate*
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NOTElGas struts (C) are installed in the locations
shown below in order to support the electric tailgate.
l Make sure not to bump your head in the area
near the arm of the electric tailgate when loading and unloading luggage.NOTEl Please observe the following in order to pre-
vent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not pull on the gas struts when closing
the electric tailgate or otherwise push or pull them.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas
struts.
• Do not hang anything from the gas struts.Automatic operation
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The electric tailgate can be operated using the
remote control switch on the keyless opera-
tion key, or the close switch on the tailgate when the electric tailgate power switch (A) ison.
WARNINGl Turn off the electric tailgate power switch
when not operating the electric tailgate.
If the switch is left on, someone’s hand or head could get caught if the electric tail- gate switch or close switch is accidentally
operated, or children play with the con-
trols.WARNINGl If the electric tailgate power switch is
turned off while the tailgate is operating, it will stop moving and switch to manual
operation.
At this time, the electric tailgate could open or close suddenly, depending on its
position.CAUTIONl Do not apply excessive force on the electric
tailgate when opening or closing it. Doing so
could cause a breakdown.
l Do not start the engine while the tailgate is
operating. The sudden operation prevention mechanism could operate, making the elec-
tric tailgate stop intermittently while it moves.NOTEl The electric tailgate cannot be opened when
the battery is flat or disconnected.
If you want to open the electric tailgate, it can be opened by using the inside tailgate re-
lease.
Refer to “Inside tailgate release” on page
4-26.
l If the keyless entry system or close switch is
operated when the electric tailgate powerswitch is off, the warning buzzer sounds 4
times to notify the driver that the electric tailgate cannot be operated.
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NOTElThe electric tailgate does not operate nor-
mally under the following conditions:
• When parked on an incline
• In strong winds
• When the electric tailgate is covered with
snow
l Repeated continuous operation between
opening and closing the electric tailgate will
activate the built-in protection circuit and
switch the tailgate to manual operation.
l If the electric tailgate handle is operated
while the tailgate is operating or immediate- ly after it is closed, the tailgate will move in
the direction opposite to the one in which it
was operating.
l If the battery or fuse is replaced while the
electric tailgate is open, it cannot be closed automatically.
In this case close the electric tailgate man-
ually.Operating conditions
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The electric tailgate can be opened automati-
cally when all of the following conditions are met.

l The operation mode is in OFF.
l The electric tailgate is completely
closed.
l The electric tailgate is unlocked.
switch>
l The operation mode is in ON with the
electrical parking switch is pressed.
l The electric tailgate is completely
closed.
l The electric tailgate is unlocked.
gate>
l The electric tailgate is unlocked.
l The keyless operation key is within the
operating range (70 cm from the electric
tailgate switch) and the tailgate is
locked.
The factory setting is “Inactive”.
To modify the setting to “Active”, please
contact an authorized MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer.
The electric tailgate can be closed automati-
cally when all of the following conditions are met.

l The operation mode is in OFF.
l The electric tailgate is completely open.
l People, luggage, etc., are not touching
the sensors.
switch or close switch>l The operation mode is in ON with the
electrical parking switch is pressed.
l The electric tailgate is completely open.
l People, luggage, etc., are not touching
the sensors.
Operating the electric tailgate using the keyless operation keyor the driver’s side electric tail-
gate switch
After unlocking the doors and the electric tailgate, the electric tailgate can be operated by pressing the switch (A) of the keyless op-
eration key or the driver’s side electric tail-
gate switch (B).

If the electric tailgate switch is pressed twice
in a row, the electric tailgate operates after the warning buzzer sounds and the hazardwarning flasher brinks 2 times.
Electric tailgate*
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The electric tailgate operates as follows:•While
closed:The warning buzzer sounds 4
times and the tailgate com- pletely opens.•While
open:The warning buzzer sounds 3 times and the tailgate com-
pletely closes.
If the electric tailgate switch is pressed once while the tailgate is operating, the warning
buzzer sounds once and it moves in the direc-
tion opposite to the one in which it was oper- ating.
NOTEl If the electric tailgate switch is pressed 3 or
more times in a row, the tailgate may not op-
erate normally.
If this occurs, wait a short time before again pressing the electric tailgate switch twice.
switch>
If the driver’s side electric tailgate switch is
pressed for more than about 1 second, the electric tailgate operates after the buzzer
sounds and the hazard warning flasher brinks
2 times.
The electric tailgate operates as follows.
•While
closed:The warning buzzer sounds 4 times and the tailgate com-pletely opens.•While
open:The warning buzzer sounds 3
times and the tailgate com- pletely closes.
If the driver’s side electric tailgate switch is
pressed once while the tailgate is operating, the warning buzzer sounds once and it moves
in the direction opposite to the one in which it was operating.
WARNINGl When operating the electric tailgate, en-
sure the safety of the surrounding area,
make sure there is sufficient space behind and above the vehicle, and be careful not
to bump your head or catch your hands or fingers.Opening the electric tailgate us-
ing the open switch
The electric tailgate can be opened by press-
ing the open switch (C).
If the open switch is pressed with the tailgate
and all doors are unlocked, the electric tail-
gate opens after the warning buzzer sounds 4 times and the hazard warning flasher brinks 2
times.
When the tailgate and all doors are locked, the warning buzzer will not sound.
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NOTElWhen you are carrying the keyless operation
key with the tailgate is locked, the electric tailgate can be opened by pressing the open
switch even if the tailgate is locked. The factory setting of the function is “Inac- tive”.
To modify the setting to “Active”, please
contact an authorized MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer.
Closing the electric tailgate us-
ing the close switch
The electric tailgate can be closed by press-
ing the close switch (D) on the inside of the electric tailgate.
If the close switch on the inside of the elec-tric tailgate is pressed, the electric tailgate
closes after the warning buzzer sounds 3
times and the hazard warning flasher brinks 2 times.
If the close switch is pressed once while the
tailgate is closing, the warning buzzer sounds
once and the electric tailgate opens.NOTEl If the close switch is again pressed once
while the electric tailgate is operating in the
opening direction, the warning buzzer sounds once and the electric tailgate closes.Safety mechanism
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The safety mechanism is activated if the elec-
tric tailgate should trap a person or an object
during automatic operation, or if the sensors (A) on either side of the electric tailgate are
hit. The warning buzzer sounds once for safe- ty and the electric tailgate automatically moves in the direction opposite to the one in which it was operating.
CAUTIONl The safety mechanism will sometimes not
operate depending on the condition of the
trapped object or how it is trapped. There- fore, be especially careful not to trap a hand,
part of your body or an object at this time.
l The safety mechanism is cancelled just be-
fore the electric tailgate is fully closed to al-
low it to close completely. Therefore be es-
pecially careful not to trap a hand or finger
at this time.
l The safety mechanism is deactivated when
the electric tailgate is closed manually. Therefore be especially careful not to trap ahand or finger at this time.
l If the safety mechanism is repeatedly operat-
ed, the tailgate could be switched to manual
operation. Be careful at this time, as the electric tailgate could open or close sudden-
ly, depending on its position.
Once the electric tailgate is completely open
or closed, normal automatic operation is
again possible.NOTEl If the environment or usage conditions sub-
ject the sensors to the same kind of force as
that of trapping a person or object, the safety mechanism could be activated.
l Do not damage the sensors when loading or
unloading luggage, or when cleaning therear window. Doing so could prevent the tailgate from closing automatically.
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Drop prevention mechanism
After the electric tailgate is opened automati-
cally, if it is detected that the tailgate is drop-
ping due to factors such as accumulated snow, the electric tailgate is closed automati-
cally.
A warning buzzer sounds continuously while the drop prevention mechanism operates.
NOTEl If snow has accumulated on the electric tail-
gate, remove it before operation.
l Do not install accessories other than
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE parts
on the electric tailgate. Some accessories could be too heavy, causing the drop preven-
tion mechanism to operate.
l The drop prevention mechanism could be
activated if manual operation is attempted immediately after the electric tailgate is
completely opened automatically.Sudden operation prevention
mechanism
If the engine is started while the electric tail-
gate is operating automatically, it may switch to manual operation due to insufficient bat-
tery voltage, making the electric tailgate stop intermittently while it moves. This is to stop
the electric tailgate from operating suddenly. When the tailgate is completely closed or
opened, automatic operation is again possible after approximately 10 seconds.
CAUTIONl The safety mechanism is deactivated while
the sudden operation prevention mechanism
is operating. Therefore be especially careful
not to trap a hand or finger at this time.Manual operation
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If the electric tailgate power switch is off, the
electric tailgate can be operated by manual
operation.

After unlocking the electric tailgate, push the
tailgate open switch (A) and pull up the tail-
gate.CAUTIONl Make sure there is no one around the electric
tailgate when opening it.NOTEl If it does not open immediately after pushing
the tailgate open switch, the electric tailgatecannot be lifted.
If this occurs, push the tailgate open switch
again and pull up the electric tailgate.
l The electric tailgate cannot be opened when
the battery is flat or disconnected.
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