2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Owners Manual

Bonnet11-4 Maintenance
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2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safetylock.3. Support the bonnet by inserting the sup-port bar in its slot.
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in itsholder.2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a positionabout 20 cm above the closed position,then let it drop.3. Make sure the bonnet is securely lockedby softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.
NOTE
zOnly open the bonnet when the wipers are inthe parked position. In any other position,the wipers could damage the paint or bonnet.
CAUTIONzNote that the support bar may disengage thebonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by a strongwind.zAfter inserting the support bar into the slot,make sure the bar supports the bonnetsecurely from falling down on to your heador body.
To c l o s e
CAUTIONzBe careful that hands or fingers are nottrapped when closing the bonnet.zBefore driving, make sure that the bonnet issecurely locked. An
incompletely locked
bonnet can suddenly open while driving.This can be extremely dangerous.NOTE
zIf this does not close
the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.zDo not press down firmly on the bonnet asdoing so could damage it.zFor vehicles equipped with the securityalarm system, if you drive with the bonnetleft open, warn
ing display is displayed on the
information screen in the multi informationdisplay.
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Engine oil
Maintenance 11-5
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The engine oil used has a significant effect onthe engine’s performance, service life andstartability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-mended quality and appropriate viscosity.All engines consume a certain amount of oilduring normal operation. Therefore, it isimportant to check the oil level at regularintervals or before starting a long trip.1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.2. Switch off the engine.3. Wait a few minutes.4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with aclean cloth.5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oillevel, which should always be within therange indicated7. If the oil level is below the specified limit,remove the cap located on the cylinderhead cover and add enough oil to raise thelevel to within the specified range. Do notoverfill to avoid engine damage. Be sureto use the specified engine oil and do notmix various types of oil.8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4to 6.
zSelect engine oil of the proper SAE vis-cosity number according to the atmos-pheric temperature.SAE 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 5W-40engine oils can only be used if they meetACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and APISG (or higher) specifications.zUse engine oil conforming to the follow-ing classification:•API classification: “For service SG” orhigher•ILSAC certificated oil•ACEA classification:“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, orA5/B5”
Engine oil To c h e c k a n d r e f i l l e n g i n e o i l
FULL LOW
NOTE
zThe engine oil will dete
riorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions,requiring earlier oil replacement.Please refer to the maintenance schedule.zFor information on how to dispose of usedengine oil, refer to page 2-15.
Recommended engine oil vis-cosity
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Engine coolant/Plug-in hybrid EV system coolant11-6 Maintenance
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A transparent engine coolant reserve tank (A)and EV cooling system reserve tank (B) islocated in the engine compartment.The coolant level in this tank should be keptbetween the “LOW” and “FULL” markswhen measured while the engine and theplug-in hybrid EV system are cold.
The cooling system is a closed system andnormally the loss of coolant should be veryslight. A noticeable drop in the coolant levelcould indicate leakage. If this occurs, we rec-ommend you to have the system checked assoon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW”level on the reserve tank, open the lid and addcoolant.Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty,remove the radiator cap (C) or the reservetank cap (D) and add coolant until the levelreaches the filler neck.The engine coolant and the plug-in hybrid EVsystem coolant contains an ethylene glycolanti-corrosion agent. Some parts of theengine and the plug-in hybrid EV system arecast aluminium alloy, and periodic changingof the engine coolant and the plug-in hybridEV system coolant are necessary to preventcorrosion of these parts.
NOTE
zUse of additives is
not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-tives already included in the engine oil. Itmay result in failure of the mechanicalassembly.
Engine coolant/Plug-in hybrid EV system coolant To c h e c k t h e c o o l a n t l e v e l
*:Front of the vehicle
To a d d c o o l a n t
FULLLOW
FULLLOW
WA R N I N GzDo not open the radiator cap (C) and thereserve tank cap (D) while the engine andthe plug-in hybrid EV system are hot. Thecoolant system is under pressure and anyhot coolant escaping could cause severeburns.
Anti-freeze Use “MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINESUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PRE-MIUM” or equivalent
*.
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Washer fluid
Maintenance 11-7
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE Coolanthas excellent protection against corrosion andrust formation of all metals including alumin-ium and can avoid blockages in the radiator,heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosionagent, the coolant must not be replaced withplain water even in summer. The requiredconcentration of anti-freeze differs dependingon the expected ambient temperature.Above -35 °C: 50 % concentration of anti-freezeBelow -35 °C: 60 % concentration of anti-freeze
If the temperatures in your area drop belowfreezing, there is the danger that the coolantin the engine, plug-in hybrid EV system orradiator could freeze and cause severe dam-age to the engine and/or radiator. Add a suffi-cient amount of anti-freeze to the coolant toprevent it from freezing.The concentration should be checked beforethe start of cold weather and anti-freezeadded to the system if necessary.
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Open the washer fluid reservoir cap andcheck the level of washer fluid with the dip-stick.If the level is low, replenish the containerwith washer fluid.
To e n s u r e p r o p e r o p e r a t i o n o f t h e w a s h e r s a tlow temperatures, use a fluid containing ananti-freezing agent.
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The fluid level must be between the “MAX”and “MIN” marks on the reservoir.
*: similar high quality ethylene glycol basednon-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate andnon-borate coolant with long life hybridorganic acid technologyCAUTIONzDo not use alcohol or methanol anti-freeze orany engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or
methanol anti-freeze. The use of an improperanti-freeze can cause corrosion of the alu-minium components.zDo not use water to adjust the concentrationof coolant.zConcentrations exceeding 60 % will result ina reduction of both the anti-freeze and cool-ing performance thus adversely affecting theengine.
zDo not top up with water only.Wa t e r b y i t s e l f r e d u c e s t h e r u s t - p r o t e c t i v eand anti-freeze qualities of the coolant andhas a lower boiling point. It can also causedamage to the cooling system if it shouldfreeze. Do not use tapwater, as it can causecorrosion and rust formation.
During cold weatherWa s h e r f l u i d
CAUTION
NOTE
zThe washer fluid container serves the wind-screen, rear window and headlamps (if soequipped).
During cold weather Brake fluid To c h e c k t h e f l u i d l e v e l
EMPTY
FULL
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Auxiliary battery11-8 Maintenance
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The fluid level is monitored by a float. Whenthe fluid level falls below the “MIN” mark,the brake fluid warning lamp lights up.The fluid level falls slightly with wear of thebrake pads, but this does not indicate anyabnormality.The fluid in the master cylinder should bechecked when doing other work under the
bonnet. The brake system should also bechecked for leaks at the same time.If the fluid level falls markedly in a shortlength of time, it indicates leaks from thebrake system.If this occurs, we recommend you to have thevehicle checked.Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 orDOT4 from a sealed container. The brakefluid is hygroscopic. Too much moisture inthe brake fluid will adversely affect the brakesystem, reducing the performance.
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The condition of the auxiliary battery is veryimportant for quick starting of the plug-inhybrid EV system and proper functioning ofthe vehicle’s electrical system. Regularinspection is especially important in coldweather. Be sure to have a MITSUBISHIMOTORS Authorized Service Point checkthe auxiliary battery.
LHDRHD
Fluid type
CAUTIONzTa k e c a r e i n h a n d l i n g b r a k e f l u i d a s i t i sharmful to the eyes,
may irritate your skin
and also damage to painted surfaces.zUse only the specified brake fluid.Do not mix or add different brand of brakefluid to prevent chemical reaction.Do not let any petrol
eum-based fluid touch,
mix with, or get into the brake fluid.This will damage the seals.zKeep the reservoir tank cap closed to preventthe brake fluid from deteriorating exceptmaintenance.zClean the filler cap before removing andclose the cap securely after maintenance.
Auxiliary battery
WA R N I N GzBe sure to have a MITSUBISHI MOTORSAuthorized Service Point charge the bat-tery. Do not charge the battery yourself.Flammable gases may leak and explode.CAUTIONzThere is a type of auxiliary battery is notproperly installed in the vehicle, even if thesame specification.When replacing the auxiliary battery, pleasecontact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-ized Service Point.
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Tyres
Maintenance 11-9
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NOTE
zWhen the auxiliary battery is removed, thecontrolling timer for forcibly starting theengine may be reset. Since a fuel injection device may cause aclogging if the state where the engine doesnot operate continues after reset of the timer,please press the battery charge switch inorder to start the engi
ne. However, when the
drive battery is near full charge, even if thebattery charge switch is
pressed, the engine
may not start. In that case, press the batterycharge switch again after the drive batteryquantity decreases. Refer to “Battery chargeswitch” on page 7-23.zWhen the auxiliary batte
ry is removed, since
the timer control of the MITSUBISHIRemote Control is reset and the drive batterytemperature control can not be used, commu-nicate the wireless LAN device and yourvehicle again.zWhen the auxiliary battery is removed, thetimer control of the MITSUBISHI RemoteControl is reset and each function of theMITSUBISHI Remote Control can not beused. Also the drive battery can not bewarmed up.Communicate the wireless LAN device andyour vehicle again.
Ty r e s
WA R N I N GzDriving with tyres that are worn, damagedor improperly inflated can lead to a loss ofcontrol or blow out of the tyres which canresult in a collision with serious or fatalinjury.
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Tyres11-10 Maintenance
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*: Above 160 km/hCheck the tyre inflation pressure of all the tyres while they ar
e cold; if insufficient or excessive, adjust to the specified v
alue.
After the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted, check the tyres for damage and air leaks. Be sure to put caps on the valve
s.
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Check the tyres for cuts, cracks and otherdamage. Replace the tyres if there are deep
cuts or cracks. Also check each tyre forpieces of metal or pebbles.The use of worn tyres can be very dangerousbecause of the greater chance of skidding orhydroplaning. The tread depth of the tyresmust exceed 1.6 mm in order for the tyres tomeet the minimum requirement for use.Tread wear indicators will appear on the sur-face of the tyre as the tyre wears, therebyindicating that the tyre no longer meets theminimum requirement for use. When thesewear indicators appear, the tyres must bereplaced with new ones.When replacement of any of the tyres is nec-essary, replace all of them.
Ty r e i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e s
Ty re s i z e
Front
Rear
215/70R16 100H
2.4 bar (35 PSI) [240 kPa], 2.6 bar (38 PSI) [260 kPa]
*
225/55R18 98H
2.4 bar (35 PSI) [240 kPa]], 2.6 bar (38 PSI) [260 kPa]
*
Wheel condition 1- Location of the tread wear indicator2- Tread wear indicator
CAUTIONzAlways use tyres of the same size, sametype, and same brand, and which have nowear differences. Using tyres of differentsize, type, brands or
degree of wear, will
increase the differential oil temperature,resulting in possible damage to the drivingsystem. Further, the drive train will be sub-jected to excessive loading, possibly leadingto oil leakage, component seizure, or otherserious faults.
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Tyres
Maintenance 11-11
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Ty r e w e a r v a r i e s w i t h v e h i c l e c o n d i t i o n s ,road surface conditions and individualdriver’s driving habits. To equalise the wearand help extend tyre life, it is recommendedto rotate the tyres immediately after discoveryof abnormal wear, or whenever the wear dif-ference between the front and rear tyres isrecognisable.When rotating tyres, check for uneven wearand damage. Abnormal wear is usuallycaused by incorrect tyre pressure, improperwheel alignment, out of balance wheel, orsevere braking. We recommend you to have it
checked to determine the cause of irregulartread wear.
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The use of snow tyres is recommended fordriving on snow and ice. To preserve drivingstability, mount snow tyres of the same sizeand tread pattern on all four wheels.A snow tyre that is
worn down more than
50% is no longer appropriate to use.Snow tyres which do not meet specificationsmust not be used.
Replacing tyres and wheels
CAUTIONzAv o i d u s i n g d i f f e r e n t s i z e t y r e s f r o m t h e o n elisted and the combined
use of different
types of tyres, as th
is can affect driving
safety.Refer to “Tyres and wheels” on page 12-8.zEven if a wheel has the same rim size andoffset as the specified type of wheel, itsshape may prevent it from being fitted cor-rectly. We recommend you to consult a spe-cialist before using wheels that you have.
Ty r e r o t a t i o n
CAUTIONzIf the tyres have arrows (A) indicating thecorrect direction of rotation, swap the frontand rear tyres on the left-hand side of thevehicle and the front and rear tyres on theright-hand side of th
e vehicle separately.
Keep each tyre on its original side of thevehicle. When fitting the tyres, make surethe arrows point in the direction in which thewheels will turn when the vehicle moves for-ward. Any tyre whose arrow points in thewrong direction will not perform to its fullpotential.Tyres that do not have arrows showing rotation directionFrontTy r e s t h a t h a v e a r r o w s s h o w i n g r o t a t i o n d i r e c -tionFront
CAUTIONzAvoid the combined use of different types oftyres.Using different types of
tyres can affect vehi-
cle performance and safety.
Snow tyres
Front
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